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Are you in New York City for Climate Week? Interested in U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 7? Want to learn how blending renewable and traditional energy infrastructure can help achieve universal modern energy access? If so, join us for a discussion on Utilities 2.0, which aims to unite centralized utilities with decentralized renewable energy to quickly end energy poverty. Our award-winning pilot project, in Kiwumu, Mukono District, Uganda, has demonstrated how collaboration between utility and decentralized renewable energy providers creates an optimal energy mix and service levels for cost-effective, sustainable and rapid electrification. Join our panelists at the United Nations ENERGY NOW SDG 7 Action Forum 2024 event on Friday 27th, to discuss how these innovative partnerships can speed up affordable and sustainable electrification in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Date: Sept. 27, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT Location: Opposite United Nations Building. L.A.U. 211 E46th St., New York, New York. 👉 Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/4e8kKzw Carolina Inés Pan, PhD, Research Director – Power for All Kristina Skierka, Founder & CEO – Power for All Vikram Singh, Senior Director – RMI Ifeoma Malo, Co-Founder and CEO – Clean Tech Hub Nigeria Tombo Banda, Managing Director – CrossBoundary Group Bishal Thapa, Senior Director – CLASP #EndEnergyPovertyFaster #SDG7 #ClimateWeek #UNGA #NYC #UNDESA #UNENERGY #EnergyAccess #DRE #RenewableEnergy #Utility #Minigrids #GlobalGoalsWeek

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Utilities 2.0 at the United Nations Action Forum! 🌍⚡ Today we’ll explore how innovative partnerships are accelerating access to sustainable and affordable energy in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts on how blending centralized utilities with decentralized renewable energy is the key to achieving SDG 7. Find all relevant info below! 👉 Do not forget to register and reserve your spot #SDG7 #EnergyAccess #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

🌟 Local Innovation, Global Impact 🌟 At Renewvia, we are continually inspired by the power of local initiatives to drive significant global impact. A prime example of this is our partnership with Yelele, a remarkable mini-grid owned and operated by Francis Ngimusia, a visionary entrepreneur from Turkana, Kenya. 🌍 Under Francis' leadership, this cornerstone of community development and empowerment in Turkana has become more than an energy provider; it's a source of pride and progress for the local community. This impactful project is supported by the generous funding from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, AECF, KKCF - Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund, IFC - International Finance Corporation, an Agence Française de Développement, whose contributions have been pivotal in bringing renewable energy solutions to underserved communities. 🌱 As part of our recent transaction with SteelFab, Inc., we are thrilled to include Mini-Grid Carbon Credits (MCCs) generated by Yelele. These credits are certified through Renewvia's rigorous processes, adhering to international standards while supporting grassroots renewable energy projects. 💡 Francis’ dedication to sustainable energy solutions and community upliftment exemplifies the potential of local enterprises to contribute meaningfully to global sustainability goals. By integrating these projects into the broader carbon credit market, Renewvia helps ensure that local heroes like Francis receive the recognition and economic benefit they deserve. 🤝 We are proud to support Yelele and are committed to empowering similar initiatives across the globe. It's through partnerships like these that we can turn local action into worldwide impact, one community at a time. #solarprogress #sdg7 #renewableenergy #renewableinvestment #cleanenergy #carboncredits #SteelFab #steelfabrication #corporatedecarbonization #kenya #minigrids #ruralelectrification #energyaccess #offgridsolar

We believe in the power of inclusivity and impact, a belief that was vividly illustrated in our latest carbon credit collaboration. As part of SteelFab, Inc.’s journey to carbon neutrality, we're proud to spotlight the critical role of Mini-Grid Carbon Credits, sourced from the heart of rural Africa. 🌱 These credits represent real-life change and sustainability, verified through a robust Clean Development Mechanism developed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Among these, a shining example is a mini-grid located in Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement in Turkana, Kenya, operated by a refugee-owned enterprise, Okapi Green Energy. This impactful project is led by visionary founder Vasco Hamisi and is supported by the generous funding from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Power Africa, whose contributions have been pivotal in bringing renewable energy solutions to underserved communities. 💡 Okapi Green Energy is a beacon of hope and enterprise, showing the world that meaningful impact can come from any size. Renewvia stands firm in our commitment to recognizing and validating the efforts of all renewable energy producers, big or small. By aiding them in generating additional revenue through the sale of high-impact carbon super-assets, we help uplift communities and foster sustainable growth. 🤝 This transaction is a testament to Renewvia's ethos of empowering those who make a difference, ensuring that every producer has access to the carbon market. We applaud Okapi Green Energy for their exemplary work and are honored to assist them and other small owner-operators in harnessing the value of their contributions to our planet. #solarprogress #sdg7 #renewableenergy #renewableinvestment #cleanenergy #carboncredits #SteelFab #steelfabrication #corporatedecarbonization #kenya #minigrids #ruralelectrification #energyaccess #offgridsolar #refugees

d.light’s 600,000 cookstoves project verified as top source of quality carbon credits 👉 Global verification body Verra certifies d.light’s clean cookstove projects in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. 👉 Initiative to distribute 600,000 clean cookstoves, which are now verified by leading certifiers as a trusted source of high-quality carbon credits. 👉 Launched in 2022, these projects have already positively impacted over one million lives and are on track to transform the lives of three million people by 2025. Learn more 👉 https://cutt.ly/6w51UikY #sustainableenergy #africa #carboncredits #climatefinance #africa #kenya #nigeria #uganda #renewableenergy #climate #carbonfootprint #innovation #investment #tech

17 A DAYS OF SIMPLIFYING SDGs TO A LAYMAN: SDG 7 for DAY 7 I apologize for slacking on our SDG series recently. The planning for this year’s tour has had me in a chokehold! 😅 Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙏 As a Namibian Youth Leader, I’m committed to simplifying the SDGs for my LinkedIn community over 17 days. At the core of implementation is the need to create awareness and empowerment through knowledge and skills transfer. By explaining the SDGs in lay terms, I aim to contribute to this quest. Today, we focus on SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. The core element of SDG 7 is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. This goal aims to promote the widespread use of renewable energy sources and improve energy efficiency to create a sustainable future. How can we partake in implementing SDG 7 in our daily lives? 1. Switch to Renewable Energy: Use renewable energy sources like solar or wind power for your home or business. 2. Conserve Energy: Be mindful of energy use by turning off lights and appliances when not in use and opting for energy-efficient products. 3. Support Clean Energy Initiatives: Engage with or donate to organizations working to expand access to clean energy. 4. Educate and Advocate: Raise awareness about the importance of clean energy and support policies that promote energy sustainability. By taking these steps, we can each contribute to ensuring affordable and clean energy for everyone, thereby supporting the successful implementation of SDG 7. Stay tuned for more insights on the remaining SDGs in the coming days! #SDGs #YouthInclusivity #CleanEnergy #AffordableEnergy #Namibia #AYONamibia #UNDPNamibia #SustainableDevelopment #EmpowermentThroughKnowledge #CommunityEngagement #YouthLeadership #GlobalGoals #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture

Kicked off #NYCClimateWeek with two wonderful sessions by Futerra on diverse paths to sustainability leadership and reimagining value chains for net zero. My biggest takeaway from the second session was the importance of rethinking value chains and the potential of Africa to be at the center of large-scale decarbonization. James Mwangi from Africa Climate Ventures highlighted a key opportunity and challenge: 💡 Imagine if we processed Africa's bauxite with Africa's renewable energy, which is currently not the case. It could save millions of tonnes of energy across the supply chain and accelerate the path to large-scale decarbonization. ❌ The challenge lies in addressing the lack of infrastructure, especially strong energy grids, in many African countries. It is a principal deterrent for large corporations to set up their manufacturing operations in the region. ⏭ By attracting private and public investments in key infrastructure, we can unlock Africa's potential and create opportunities for both people and businesses in the region. Lastly, it was wonderful to hear about Solitaire Townsend's journey with Futerra and how it has brought changemakers together for over two decades. I can't wait to go back and attend some more sessions this week. Let me know if you will be there too!

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Harnessing Technology to Combat Carbon Emissions: A Closer Look at Uganda's Initiatives Uganda, like many countries, faces the challenge of reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change. In 2020, the country's carbon (CO2) emissions stood at 5,674.60 metric tones, marking a 4.52% decline from the previous year. Though relatively low compared to higher emitters, the government allocated Shs1.5 trillion for sustainable energy development during the Financial Year 2023/24 budget reading. One of the primary avenues through which technology is addressing carbon emissions is through cleantech solutions. Cleantech encompasses a wide range of initiatives, from renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro, to the implementation of smart cities, smart agriculture, and smart infrastructure. 🌳 In Uganda, we're witnessing the construction of modern institutional energy-saving stoves to reduce wood fuel consumption, alongside the promotion of electric cooking and the use of biogas and LPG. 🌳 Furthermore, technology is revolutionizing agriculture by powering irrigation systems, facilitating drying and refrigeration processes using solar energy, and enabling agricultural processors to generate energy from waste residues. 🌳 The adoption of electric transport solutions like cars, motorcycles, buses, and solar-powered vehicles has gained traction, as well as clean energy solutions such as solar with grid connection. At HailNumbers, we recognize the importance of renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and e-mobility infrastructure development in combating carbon emissions. Despite government efforts, challenges persist, including a lack of public awareness about the benefits of sustainable energy and the perceived high initial investment and installation costs associated with clean technology. Moreover, there is a shortage of technical skills and institutional capacity, particularly in rural communities where the target users of clean energy technology are often found. As HailNumbers, it is our mission to bridge these gaps by promoting awareness of the importance, socio-economic benefits, and environmental advantages of sustainable energy and its associated technologies. Together, through collaboration and innovation, we can pave the way towards a greener and more sustainable future for Uganda. #CleanTech #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Technology #EMobility #HailNumbers