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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

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

Rio de Janeiro, 21 June 2012 - A total of five percent of global electricity consumption could be saved every year through a transition to efficient lighting, resulting in annual worldwide savings of over US$ 110 billion. These are among the main findings of 150 country lighting assessments and a new global policy map on efficient lighting. The new en.lighten video was also released and emphasizes the fact that a simple shift to efficient lighting would cut the global electricity used for ...Read More

Paris, 01 March 2012 - The Government of Vietnam and UNEP have developed a project entitled ‘Phasing out incandescent lamps through market transformation in Vietnam” which is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The overall aim of the project is to phase out incandescent lamp production and sales in Vietnam through the transformation of the lighting market and the promotion of high quality, energy saving lamps. The position is available immediately with a start date no later than ...Read More

Durban, South Africa, 7 December 2011 - "If a global temperature rise is to be kept under 2 degrees C, we need to act on multiple fronts, including voluntary and legally binding actions. Fast tracking more energy-efficient lighting is without doubt one of the low hanging fruit offering not only emissions saving but cost savings to a company or a household's budget," said Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director. "This UNEP/GEF Global Partnership is switching off ...Read More

Cancun, 1 December 2010 - The 100 Country Lighting Assessment findings have come from the en.lighten initiative- a partnership led by UNEP/GEF involving companies Osram and Philips. Read more ...Read More

Paris,France, 20 October 2010 - Initial en.lighten Taskforce meetings were held throughout September 2010 to determine the scope and direction of each. Read more ...Read More

Beijing, China, 14 July 2010 -Mr. Bernard Jamet, Head of the UNEP-DTIE Technology Transfer Unit, introduced the en.lighten Initiative at the recent International Conference on Phase out of Inefficient Lighting: Policies, Strategies and Issues held from June 24-25, 2010 in Beijing, China. Read more ...Read More

Washington DC/Nairobi, 25 September 2009 - A new global initiative to accelerate the uptake of low energy light bulbs and efficient lighting systems was launched today by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Read more ...Read More