Nationally Determined Contribution to mitigate Iran's GHG emissions in 2030 by 4% compared to the Business As Usual scenario through development of e.g. renewable energies.
Iran's Renewable Energy Roadmap (2014)
CTCN is assisting Iran to move towards building the country's first solar photovoltaic cell pilot manufacturing plant and building up the necessary associated capacity of the national photovoltaic industry.
A central focus of a side event on the UNFCCC’s Technology Mechanism held 7 June in Bonn was on the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. The CTCN is fully up and running and has attracted its first eight requests from six countries this year.
Congratulating the CTCN, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres said:
The CTCN Secondment Programme offers two secondment positions and is currently accepting applications for 2018 (deadline: 26 March). The Centre aims to establish a roster of experts.
From May 14th to May 16th, the Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) gathers leaders from governments, civil society, international organizations and the private sector, aiming to push the energy-development agenda forward.
The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for 2 separate technical assistance projects:
The Climate Technology Centre is seeking proposals for the technical assistance project in Pakistan.
Solomon Islands comprise hundreds of islands. Solomon Islands Water Authority (SW), a state-owned enterprise, is mandated to operate as the provider of municipal water and wastewater services. About 95% of total installed capacity of electricity generation in Solomon Islands is based on fossil fuels, and the balance 5% is through renewable energy sources. The electricity tariff of Solomon Islands is one of the highest in the Pacific since a major share of electricity in the Islands is met through fossil fuels.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking experts to develop the business plan for the East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE).
In the context of ECO Vision 2025, ECO Energy Strategy, ECO Clean Energy Corridors and the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC) Program, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), resolved on assisting the ECO Member States in the establishment of the ECO Clean Energy Centre (CECECO). ECO Member States include: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kaz