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We are thrilled to share our new publication: "Policy Pathways to Sustainable Cities: Lessons from Lancaster, California’s Net-Zero Transformation" by Sreedevi Nair. 🔑 Key highlights: ✅ Discover how Lancaster became the first net-zero city in the U.S. ✅ Learn about Lancaster's policy innovations adopted to driving clean energy deployment across the city ✅ Explore actionable insights for cities in emerging markets aiming for sustainability. ✅ Learn how Mayor R Rex Parris’s bold leadership and strategic vision accelerated Lancaster’s clean energy transition 📢 This paper is the first in our "Global Energy Transition: The Role of Sustainable Cities" project. Download and read the full report 👇 www.ippgafrica.org City of Lancaster City of Toronto State of California C40 Cities C40 Cities Finance Facility U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) International Institute for Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) UNDP Ghana Oxfam International

The #UniversalEnergyFacility (UEF) team recently convened at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) headquarters in Vienna, Austria, for a productive three-day retreat. Our focus was clear: charting the course for continued success in delivering sustainable energy solutions across and beyond Africa. The retreat fostered critical discussions on how to further empower governments in their pursuit of socio-economic development through clean energy access. Strategies were explored to strengthen communication and collaboration, ensuring UEF's support effectively amplifies these efforts. Empowering clean energy developers was another key theme. The team brainstormed best practices to guide developers in attracting additional funding and fortifying the clean energy landscape within their respective countries. Sharing success stories also took center stage. We delved into innovative ways to showcase the transformative impact UEF projects are having in underserved communities, inspiring further progress. Open communication and ongoing engagement with our partners were also highlighted as crucial elements for achieving shared goals. The retreat solidified our commitment to this collaborative approach, ensuring steady and rapid progress alongside our valued stakeholders. #FinancingEnergyProsperity #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy #minigrid #offgridsolar #energyaccess #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #SolarPanels

Many countries have increased their reliance on renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions and overall ecological footprint, but it is argued that any positive relationship between economic growth and pro-environmental outcomes relies heavily on the quality of a country's institutions. This paper investigates this contention, focusing on the so-called Next 11 (N-11) countries, that is those developing countries exhibiting the most rapid economic development in the last three decades.  We found that while economic growth frequently generates environmental degradation, increasing consumption of renewable energy reduces the ecological footprint provided that institutional quality contributes positively to pro-environmental outcomes. The results provide a benchmark for policymakers in the N-11 countries to increase investment in renewable energy resources to help deliver environmental sustainability goals while also emphasising the need for governments to develop improved institutional quality. https://lnkd.in/ez9PAESP Thank you to Dr George Amegavi and Professor Guy Robinson.

CEC’s investments in renewable energy, sustainable financing, and environmental stewardship are driving Zambia’s transition to a low-carbon economy. By expanding solar capacity and other green initiatives, CEC is not only advancing the country’s sustainability goals but also supporting the growing demand for energy in an environmentally responsible way. #CECaddingvalue #SustainableCEC #Zambia@60

https://lnkd.in/dTFd3gfj This article covers our work to advance sustainable energy in Africa.

Dear connections, our article with Dr. Sarvar Gurbanov "Smart Grid and Electricity Security: Case of Azerbaijan as a Resource-Rich Country" has been published in open access journal. Our study analyzes whether the current traditional electricity system of Azerbaijan is ready to absorb and incorporate a large share of #renewableenergy sources, assesses current #reforms in country's #electricitysector and determines the challenges in the prospect of #smartgrid development. Azerbaijan has almost #200GW of technical potential in developing renewable energy sources, however, the penetration of renewables to the current conventional grid will rise another big issue of #electricitysecurity. The development of a smart grid system is considered as a solution to #energytransition. The study primarily uses interviews with industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current electricity system situation. You can access the article through the link: https://lnkd.in/eSR3TqsZ #ElectricitySecurity #Azerbaijan #SmartGrid #EnergyTransition #ResourceRichCountry #COP29

Budget can facilitate public-private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, enhancing resources and expertise in the Government and Public Services (G&PS) sector. Additionally, investing in green technologies, renewable energy, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices can align public services with environmental goals, enabling a sustainable future. Read the full story by Dr Dhaval Sheth and Pragya Sharma in The Economic Times: https://brnw.ch/21wLpmG Register for our #UnionBudget webinar: https://lnkd.in/gT84q_KN   #GTonBudget #UnionBudget2024 #PreBudgetExpectations2024 #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

1.38 billion eyes on the Union Budget 2024 & Economic Survey 2024! As India's population eagerly awaits the budget announcement and economic survey insights, what are your expectations? Will it bring growth, reforms, and prosperity for all? Share your thoughts! #UnionBudget2024 #EconomicSurvey2024 #IndiaAwaits #BudgetExpectations #EconomicGrowth

Live thought captures from Bank of America's 'The Path to a Sustainable Future' Conference today... "The Biden administration announced that they've brought together 8 government agencies with the aim of shortening the permit approval process for renewable energy projects from 10 years to just 2 years. This is a significant change that aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources and streamline the development of critical infrastructure." - Artesian Managing Partner John McCartney. "The second panel focused on mobilizing capital to address water scarcity, the conversation highlighted the intrinsic link between sustainable economic growth and water management. The panelists emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions and investments to ensure water security, which is essential for both environmental sustainability and economic stability... collaborative efforts is extremely important among corporations, investors, and governments to tackle water-related challenges and drive impactful change." - Artesian Managing Director, Kurt Tan #sustainablefuture #SDGs #impactinvesting Artesian (Alternative Investments) Energy Impact Partners U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Domini Impact Investments LLC Ecolab Veolia North America