The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan commits to establish an International Center for Green Technology and Investment.
The center will be established as an information, education and capacity-building tool. It will cover seven main activity areas: Power sector transformation, sustainable urban development, green business development, transfer and adaptation of green technologies and best practices, development of green funding, development of renewable energy sources, and capacity-building for green growth.
Pour soutenir les engagements de la France en matière de lutte contre le réchauffement climatique et ses objectifs environnementaux, la France lance en 2017 l’émission d’une obligation assimilable du Trésor (OAT) verte.
Cette émission obligataire financera des actions dans quatre domaines :
- l’atténuation du changement climatique - la protection de la biodiversité
- la réduction des pollutions de l’air, de l’eau et des sols
- l’adaptation au changement climatique
Les dépenses finançables via l’OAT verte incluent des dépenses fiscales, des subventions et des investissements. Elles pourront financer des actifs tangibles (immobilier, infrastructures, terrains) ou intangibles (R&D, connaissance scientifique, capital humain et organisation)
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) commits to helping EECCA countries to finance green investments. In particular, the OECD will assist countries to leverage and diversify financing for infrastructure development and green investments, especially to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. This could involve better expenditure management and greening of public finances as well as assistance for developing strategies for green investments in selected EECCA countries. The OECD will work with International Finance Institutions and local banks to enable private-sector investments in green projects. This will enhance EECCA countries’ ability to access finance.
This commitment will contribute to green public finance policy in EECCA countries. It will facilitate the reform of environmentally harmful subsidies and strengthen domestic public finance. OECD will also facilitate access to finance for green investment through better access to private and international financial institutions. This commitment also aims to support countries in developing strategies for green investment and structural reforms.
Poland commits to reducing carbon dioxide emission through co-financing projects that aim to improve the energy-efficiency of street lighting systems under the Green Investment Scheme. The commitment will result in an improvement of quality of life and safety for residences.
The commitment falls under focus area 5 of the Batumi Initiative to develop clean physical capital for sustainable production patterns and is relevant to SDG target 7.3.
Uzbekistan commits to construct solar power plants with the capacity of 100 megawatt in Samarkand and Navioi Region. Construction of the facility is scheduled to be complete in 2020. The commitment will result in a substantial increase of the share of solar energy in Uzbekistan.
The commitment falls under focus area 5 of the Batumi Initiatve to develop clean physical capital for sustainable production patterns.
Implementing partners include relevant enterprises and municipalities.
The commitment is relevant to SDG 7.
Latvia commits to creating a strategy that defines the goals and activities for the nation’s transition to low carbon development. The strategy will provide long-term incentives for businesses, municipalities and the general public to change production, lifestyle and consumption patterns. It will provide the basis for mid-term development planning documents and measures. The Strategy will address all sectors of the national economy, including, energy, transport, agriculture and forestry. It will take into account the current national situation including Latvia’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity and EU and international climate change policies. The commitment intends to reduce economy-wide GHG emissions, enhance resource efficiency, change business and consumer behaviour, support innovation, improve health through less pollution, provide career opportunities for new specialist and entrepreneurs and create investment opportunities for institutional investors in low-carbon projects.
Estonia commits 111 million Euros in investment for more resource-efficient solutions in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), primarily focusing on the manufacturing industry. This commitment is given in the context of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020. Financial support schemes are under preparation and scheduled for 2016. Activities include raising awareness of companies, training resource specialists, auditors supporting resource audits and investment in resource efficient solutions. The commitment will result in the creation of innovative solutions to increase resource productivity of enterprises and raise the countries competitiveness and economic growth.
The commitment falls under focus area 5 of the Batumi Initiative to develop clean physical capital for sustainable production patterns.
Implementing partner includes the Ministry of Finance, and the Environmental Investment Centre.
The commitment is relevant to SDG targets 12.2 and 12.6.