From 8 to 11 December 2025, UNEP-U4E took part in the Inaugural African Energy Efficiency Alliance Conference (AfEEC 2025) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event brought together African governments, regional institutions, and international partners to reaffirm energy efficiency as a cornerstone of Africa’s sustainable energy future. U4E’s participation reflected not only its engagement in the conference itself, but also more than a decade of sustained technical support to several countries and ...Read More
December 2025 Issue of the U4E Newsletter Now Available
Stay up to date with the latest developments from U4E. Our quarterly newsletter highlights global progress in advancing energy efficiency through U4E’s initiatives, tools, and partnerships. The December 2025 issue features: Strengthening sustainable cold-chain systems in Kenya and Rwanda, supporting farmers with improved access to energy-efficient refrigeration, reduced post-harvest losses, and increased income opportunities Outcomes from U4E’s 2nd Global Partners’ Meeting, ...Read More
U4E shares new research insights on advancing sustainable cooling at Energise India 2025
At the 2025 edition of Energise India, UNEP's United for Efficiency (U4E) presented new evidence on how improving performance evaluation and strengthening policy implementation can accelerate the global transition to more sustainable air conditioners (ACs) and heat pumps. The study, Advancing Performance Evaluation and Policy Implementation for More Sustainable Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, was authored by experts from U4E, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, RMI and CEPT ...Read More
Tunisia Advances Energy-Efficient Lighting with U4E Technical Training
From 17 to 19 November, U4E delivered a three-day technical lighting training in Hammamet, Tunisia, bringing together 37 government officers and technical professionals from key national institutions. The workshop marked an important step as the country prepares to implement new Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labelling requirements for lighting. This activity was implemented under the GEF project “Leapfrogging Tunisia’s Lighting Market to High-Efficiency Technologies,” ...Read More
U4E’s 2nd Partners’ Meeting Strengthens Global Collaboration on Energy Efficiency
UNEP's United for Efficiency (U4E) hosted its annual Partners' Meeting on 3–4 December in Paris. The event brought together around 35 representatives from governments, industry, regional centres of excellence, financial institutions, and international organizations to shape the next phase of cooperation on energy-efficient products and systems. The meeting opened with remarks from Ruth do Coutto, Deputy Director of UNEP’s Climate Change Division, and Hongpeng Lei, Chief of the Climate ...Read More
Efficient Cooling and Ventilation for Comfort and Decarbonization: Highlights from COP30
As heatwaves intensify and cities grow, countries are urgently seeking ways to provide cooling that protects people without increasing emissions. At COP30, the session “Efficient Cooling and Ventilation for Comfort and Decarbonization” brought together global leaders to explore how efficient technologies, robust policies, and regional collaboration can reshape one of the world’s fastest-growing energy demand sectors. The discussion underscored a clear message: sustainable cooling is now ...Read More
Advancing Efficient, Climate-Friendly Cooling in East Africa and Beyond alongside MOP37
NAIROBI, November 2025: As Africa faces unprecedented cooling demand driven by rising temperatures and rapid urbanization, policymakers and technical experts from the East African Community (EAC) and beyond gathered in Nairobi to chart a sustainable pathway for the region’s cooling sector. Convened by the United Nations Environment Programme’s United for Efficiency (UNEP-U4E) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), two strategic events—a full day workshop and ...Read More
Sustainable Cooling for the Digital Age: Insights from MOP37
The accelerating growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services is reshaping the global energy landscape — and with it, the environmental footprint of data centres. These facilities already consume about 2 per cent of global electricity, with cooling systems accounting for 20–50 per cent of that demand. As AI workloads expand, unmanaged growth could double global data-centre energy use by 2030. Recognizing this challenge, UNEP’s United for Efficiency (U4E) initiative ...Read More
Advancing Cooling Efficiency in Africa: UNEP-U4E and UNIDO Convene Policymakers at MOP37
As Africa’s demand for cooling surges with rapid urbanization and rising temperatures, the United Nations Environment Programme’s United for Efficiency (UNEP-U4E) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE), will host two key events in Nairobi, Kenya, to accelerate the adoption and implementation of energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling appliances in ...Read More
Rwanda Trains Key Stakeholders on Sustainable Cold-Chain Solutions
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), in collaboration with UNEP’s United for Efficiency (U4E), held a training workshop under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project to strengthen national capacity on sustainable cooling and cold-chain systems. The session brought together 40 participants from government institutions, academia, and the private sector to enhance technical knowledge and support the country’s transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling ...Read More
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