This article announces the adoption of harmonised minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and refrigerators in the 16 member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It also explains the process by which these harmonised standards were developed and adopted.
This article explores how the Central American Integration System (SICA) has helped lead the way to improve energy efficiency in appliances at the regional level, and the opportunities that further harmonisation could generate.
The average lifespan of a building is 50 years, so the design of buildings that are constructed now will have an effect on energy consumption in our cities until well into the 2070s. This article presents the most effective options for cities to set mandatory minimum energy performance standards for buildings, to prevent locking in […]
This study offers insights on how well-designed carbon pricing instruments can play a role in accelerating efforts toward energy transition and decarbonization.
This database provides different dashboards presenting data on the latest investment and operational trends in clean cooking, including carbon market data and customer perceptions of clean cooking companies’ products and services.
This page presents the Principles for Responsible Carbon Finance in Clean Cooking, developed by the CCA.
This blog assesses the opportunities of carbon finance to fill financing gaps for clean cooking, and highlights the integrity, reputational and regulatory risks associated with the sale of carbon credits.
This report takes stock of the status of the voluntary carbon market for clean cooking, and identifies current trends influencing its likely direction in the next five years.