Smaller energy projects are often well suited to developing countries but find it difficult to attract funding. The Kyoto Protocol, which sets targets for industrialised countries to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, has established the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to help fund such projects.CDM initiatives allow developed
countries to fund projects that reduce GHG emissions in developing countries.
These projects produce a reduction in GHG emissions that gain a certified
value, which are sold in ‘carbon markets’. Larger GHG emitters can buy ‘carbon
Netherlands
-
Publication dateObjectiveApproach
-
-
Demonstration of the ecological aspect of this zero-energy high-rise office building (Netherlands).
-
Publication dateObjectiveSectors
The China National Engineering Research Center for Human Settlements (CNERCHS) is carrying out a REEEP project "Promoting low energy building program in China". This project supports the development of a strategy for the sustainable development of the energy consumption in the construction industry in China.
-
Demonstration of the ecological aspect of this single family dwellings project (Netherlands).