Developed to strengthen Jordan's capacity to respond to the detrimental impacts of climate change as well as to solidify Jordan's global stewardship in emission reduction The National Climate Change Policy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 2013-2020 aims to achieve a pro-active, climate risk-resilient Jordan, to remain with a low carbon but growing economy, with healthy, sustainable resilient communities, sustainable water and agricultural resources, and thriving and productive ecosystems in the path towards sustainable development.
Jordan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources: Annual report 2013 provides annual progress achieved and challenges that need to be addressed regarding Jordan's energy security and mineral resource management. The mission is to ensure the required energy supply for sustainable development, with the least cost and best quality through enhancement and implementation of proper policies, legislation, and plans.
India, recognising the challenge of pursuing economic growth in a sustainable manner, has developed an energy efficiency scheme to govern large energy consumers.
Kenya’s heavy reliance on hydroelectricity production has made the country vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as drought and erratic rainfall patterns.
Risk — whether real or perceived — is the single most important factor preventing renewable energy projects from finding financial investors, or raising the returns that these investors demand. It is also one thing that policymakers can cause, control, alleviate, or help mitigate. In a series of three studies, titled Risk Gaps, CPI maps the availability of risk instruments against demand and analyzes several new, potential instruments designed to address the biggest gaps: first-loss protection instruments and policy risk insurance.
This guidance note provides a brief overview of issues related to gender equality, women’s empowerment and sustainable energy. Prepared specifically for the regional and country offices of UN Women and UNIDO, the note aims to provide guidance for UN programming and work with policy makers around sustainable energy that integrates the gender dimensions. The note can help strengthen collaboration with national and regional partners, as well as members of UN Country Teams, and promote South-South exchange of experiences in generating and supplying sustainable energy for all women and men, girls and boys.