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Here are a few resources that may support you in the development of strategies and projects towards the clean energy transition and sustainable low-emission urban development. These resources include publications, links, videos and other resources to which we have actively contributed as independent experts or consultants. These resources are freely available for download and use, provided that the source and copyright are clearly indicated and acknowledged.

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Webpages on specific topics

• Many of the answers about the UNFCCC
  Format: webpage
  Date: October 2023
  Publisher: Seize the potential
  • What is the UNFCCC and what is the meaning of some of the terms used in its context.
  
  

Publications

• Needs-Based Finance project brochure 2022
  Format: pdf
  Date: October 2020
  Publisher: UNFCCC secretariat
  • Highlights of the 2022 implementation of the Needs-based Climate Finance (NBF) project, presented at UNFCCC COP27.
  
  
• Renewables in Cities Global Status Report 2019
  Format: pdf
  Date: November 2019
  Publisher: REN21
  • This report resulted of a collaborative effort to map out the current trends and developments of renewable energy in cities. Cities have a crucial role in renewable energy deployment and are adopting some of the world’s most ambitious targets for renewables, putting them at the forefront of the global energy transition.
  
  
• Case study: Welsh coal-exit – A policy package for regional economic regeneration
  Format: pdf
  Date: September 2019
  Publisher: Potential | Energy Savings and Decarbonization
  • Wales coal mining industry experienced a long decline for nearly one century. This case study identifies the main reasons and circumstances of this decline and compiles a list of policy measures and programmes that have been implemented since as early as the 1930s to mitigate the economic impacts of coal mining contraction. The conclusions are formulated along the main questions that active coal-mining regions are facing today.
  
  
• Clean Energy Development Strategies Workshop: Developing a Local Strategy to Transition to Clean and 100% Renewable Energy, Workshop report
  Format: pdf
  Date: 2018
  Publisher: ICLEI and Global 100% RE Campaign
  • The workshop, hosted by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) and partners, facilitated peer-learning and networking among participants from Global North and South nations regarding locally-owned roadmaps for the clean energy transition. This report summarizes the highlights of the activities and discussions.
  
  
• Photo-story of the Workshop Developing a shared vision for the local transition to renewable energy
  Format: pdf
  Date: 2017
  Publisher: Potential | Energy Savings and Decarbonization
  • The workshop, hosted by the Pingtung County Government, for staff and selected stakeholders facilitated dialogue and peer-learning on energy efficiency, renewable energy, policies and other enabling factors for the clean energy transition.
  
  
• Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC)
  Format: pdf
  Date: 2014
  Publisher: GHG Protocol
  • An Accounting and Reporting Standard for Cities developed by the World Resources Institute, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. It is globally recognized by international organizations and initiatives such as the World Bank and the Compact of Mayors.
  
  

Hot topics

• Fossil fuels’ supply and climate change
  Format: pdf
  Date: February 2020
  Publisher: Potential | Energy Savings and Decarbonization
  • This factsheet briefly describes fossil fuels’ contribution to climate change, focusing in particular in the contribution that government support to fossil fuels exploration, extraction and delivery has been giving to the problem and to the continued economic dependency on fossil fuels. Based mostly on the "2019 Production Gap Report" prepared by UNEP and partner organizations for the UNFCCC COP25.
  
  
• Energy management makes economic sense
  Format: pdf
  Date: November 2019
  Publisher: Potential | Energy Savings and Decarbonization
  • Three slides are provided as communication elements for companies, showcasing some of the potential economic benefits of energy management.
  
  
• Dunedin, New Zealand has divested from fossil fuels – here is why and how
  Format: webpage / Blog post link
  Date: 2017
  Publisher: ICLEI
  • Dunedin, New Zealand approved a policy on ethical investments and divested from fossil fuels. Here you can find a brief description of the motivation and process behind it, based on an interview with Councilor MacTavish.
  
  

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