Beijing, China, 11 November 2014 Delegates at the Global Efficient Lighting Forum have agreed to accelerate the phase-in of advanced lighting technologies to order to save energy, reduce CO2 emissions, and improve the lives and livelihoods of millions of people who currently lack access to clean, reliable lighting. Read more Efficient Lighting Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Provide Electricity for People Who Do Not Have It, Says Secretary-General in Video ...Read More
Article Climate Action: Energy Efficiency – key to closing the emissions gap
This article published in Climate Action and authored by Mark Radka Chief, Energy Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, and John Christensen, Director, DTU Partnership, United Nations Environment Progamme (UNEP); describes why energy efficiency is key to closing the emissions gap. Read more ...Read More
The inventors of the energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly blue LED light source have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2014
Stockholm, Sweden, 7 October 2014 The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to the inventors of the blue light-emitting diode (LED). The Prize rewards an invention of greatest benefit to mankind; using blue LEDs, white light can be created in a new way. With the advent of LED lamps, we now have more long-lasting and more efficient alternatives to older light sources. Read More ...Read More
ECOWAS Agreement
Dakar, Senegal, 10 May 2014, – Government officials from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and international organizations agreed on a Regional Efficient Lighting Strategy which will facilitate the transition to the universal use of energy efficient lighting in the region by 2020. The new roadmap was announced at a validation workshop hosted in Dakar. Read more ...Read More
1st Arab South-South Development Expo showcases the en.lighten initiative
Doha, Qatar, 18 - 20 February 2014 – The en.lighten initiative was showcased at the 1st Arab South-South Development Expo as a powerful and cost-effective solution to tackle energy issues in the Arab World. Eng. Fethi Hanchi, Director of Energy Efficiency in Tunisia, shared the lessons learned from Tunisia's experience of developing a National Efficient Lighting Strategy and encouraged other countries in the region to follow the same direction. Read more ...Read More
UNEP Launches the Guidebook for the Development of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) Strategy on Efficient Lighting at COP19 in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland, 14th November 2013 - UNEP Launches the Guidebook for the Development of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) Strategy on Efficient Lighting at COP19 in Warsaw To access the NAMA Guidebook, please click here. ...Read More
Kumamoto, Japan: 7th October September 2013
At the Diplomatic Conference on the Minamata Convention on Mercury,Gustavo Mañez, Project Manager for the en.lighten initiative presented at the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership side event. en.lighten was invited to present to provide expertise on the topic of mercury as it pertains to lighting. Read more ...Read More
“Lighting-Up a Low Carbon Future” co-authored by the Executive Directors of UNEP and ECREE
Paris, 27 June 2013 - Lighting-Up a Low Carbon Future” is an article that focuses on West Africa, co-authored by Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director and Mr. Mahama Kappiah, Executive Director of the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) Read more ...Read More
UNEP Announces Partnership with Global Off-Grid Lighting Association and Releases New Off-Grid Country Lighting Assessments
Nairobi, 20 February 2013 - UNEP has announced a new strategic partnership with the private sector through collaboration with the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) as part of an international effort to accelerate the deployment of enabling policies towards sustainable off-grid lighting. The en.lighten initiative has also unveiled new national assessments for 80 countries on the economic and environmental gains that can be achieved through a shift to solar-powered lighting ...Read More
A Consultant for the Global Efficient Lighting Project is required
Paris, 31 August 2012 - A consultant is required to drive and deliver en.lighten activities within the Centre of Excellence; launch and supervise the Global Efficient Lighting Partnership Programme in selected countries and develop technical guidance and recommendations. The position is available as of November 1st and the deadline for application is September 20, 2012. The duration of the contract will be one year. For details of the position, please click here For more information and ...Read More
