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Two people examine air conditioners in a store. The cover includes the UN Environment Programme logo and text about energy-efficient and climate-friendly air conditioners and heat pumps, with Model Regulation Guidelines highlighted.

Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Air Conditioners and Air-to-Air Heat Pumps

The updated 2026 U4E/UNEP Model Regulation Guidelines (MRG) for Air…

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A woman with a tablet examines servers in a data center. The cover text reads: Sustainable Procurement Guidelines for Data Centres and Servers. UN Environment Programme logo is visible at the top right.

Sustainable Procurement Guidelines for Data Centres and Servers

Data centres in developing countries are set to grow rapidly…

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A worker in a white helmet inspects large blue and orange industrial electric motor systems in a facility; UN Environment Programme policy guide cover text is shown.

Accelerating the global adoption of energy-efficient electric motor systems

This document provides an overall reference source for policymakers in…

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A worker in safety gear inspects a large electric motor in an industrial setting. The cover features the UN Environment Programme logo and text about energy efficiency requirements for electric motors.

Energy efficiency requirements for general purpose electric motors: Accelerating the global adoption of energy efficient electric motors

These Guidelines are an update of the original report published…

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A report page titled Brazil Case Study - Definition of Testing Standards for Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Commercial Refrigerators, featuring logos, headings, and introduction text discussing Brazils energy efficiency policies.

Brazil Case Study – Definition of Testing Standards for Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Commercial Refrigerators

This case study provides insight from the Brazilian delegation’s study…

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Front page of the July 2024 U4E newsletter with the UN Environment Programme logo, a welcome message, news section, and a photo featuring three people in professional attire receiving an award and shaking hands.

U4E NEWSLETTER JULY 2024

The U4E newsletter provides quarterly updates on the latest U4E…

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Cover page of a UN report titled Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project with photos of a greenhouse, a project sign, and a covered market, issued by the UN Environment Programme, May 2024.

Terminal Evaluation of UNEP Cooling Project

This report is the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project,…

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U4E March 2024 newsletter front page, featuring UN and U4E logos, headlines on energy-efficient appliances, and a section titled News with text about regional appliance standards.

U4E Newsletter March 2024

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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Screenshot of a U4E and UN Environment Programme newsletter with November 2023 updates, project news, and an image of people seated at a panel discussion. The layout is blue and green themed.

U4E Newsletter November 2023

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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Two women in medical uniforms stand in a room with ceiling fans. The image includes the UN Environment Programme logo and the text: Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans..

Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans are a low-cost cooling option which enhance indoor…

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A smiling woman stands next to an open refrigerator filled with drinks and food in a small shop. The image is part of a UN Environment Programme document on off-grid refrigeration appliance guidelines.

Model Quality and Performance Guidelines for Off-Grid Refrigerating Appliances

Refrigerating appliances are among the most desirable but expensive appliances…

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Illustration of various home appliances, including a refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, and washing machine, promoting energy-efficient and climate-friendly appliances in Ghana, Senegal, and Rwanda with finance support.

Using Finance to Accelerate Adoption of More Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Appliances: Insights from Ghana, Senegal, and Rwanda

This report describes the lessons learned from three market-based financing…

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Screenshot of a U4E newsletters August 2023 edition, featuring a blue-green header, U4E and UN Environment Programme logos, a welcome message, and news about energy efficiency efforts in South Africa.

U4E Newsletter August 2023

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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An infographic about the ASEAN Cool Initiative project, featuring logos, project details, objectives, and images of air conditioning units on a building. Text highlights regional impact, timeline, and key partners.

Accelerating the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Policy Roadmap for Energy Efficient Room Air Conditioners

ASEAN Cool Initiative aims to accelerate the implementation of the…

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Infographic about an energy-efficiency project in The Gambia with project stats, sponsors, teams, photos of a white arch, air conditioning units, and icons showing energy savings and CO2 reduction.

Leapfrogging to Energy Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia

This factsheet provides a summary of the Leapfrogging to Energy…

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A man in a safety vest inspects shipping containers. A lightbulb graphic appears above, and the UN Environment Programme logo is visible. The text reads: Guidelines on Harmonised System Codes for Energy-Efficient Lighting..

Guidelines on Harmonized System Customs Codes and National Statistical Codes for Energy-Efficient Lighting

For energy efficiency regulations and labelling schemes to be effective,…

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A fact sheet with blue and white text blocks explaining harmonized system customs codes for energy-efficient lighting, including icons, light bulb images, and UN logos at the top.

Guidelines on Harmonized System Customs Codes and National Statistical Codes for Energy-Efficient Lighting

This factsheet provides an introduction to the United for Efficiency…

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U4E May 2023 newsletter: UN logos, crane and buildings image, update on Africa Centre of Excellence for cooling solutions, news on efficient energy in Africa, blue and green design.

U4E Newsletter May 2023

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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Screenshot of the U4E newsletter featuring a blue and white layout, UN and U4E logos, a headline about the January 2023 issue, and a news section discussing energy efficiency and lighting regulations.

U4E Newsletter January 2023

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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Promotional poster for the ADLIGHT project in Indonesia showing city buildings at night, key facts, logos of partner organizations, project costs, a tall city monument, and icons illustrating project objectives.

Advancing Indonesia’s Lighting Market to High Efficient Technologies

This factsheet provides a summary of the Advancing Indonesia’s Lighting…

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Informational flyer about eco-efficient lighting projects in Pakistan, featuring images of lightbulbs, building exteriors, and logos of supporting organizations. Text details project goals, benefits, and demonstration locations.

Pilot Demonstration Projects Successfully Completed in Pakistan

Pakistan’s $7.4 million USD GEF project “Delivering the Transition to…

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Screenshot of a U4E newsletter featuring updates on energy efficiency, a construction crane at sunset, and logos of the UN Environment Programme and United for Efficiency (U4E).

U4E Newsletter October 2022

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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A report cover with the UN logo, images of lab equipment, and text about a study tour in Thailand focused on national product testing laboratories and eco-efficiency for Pakistans NDC targets.

Pakistan Capacity Building Study Tour in Thailand

Pakistan’s $7.4 million USD GEF project “Delivering the Transition to…

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A document titled U4E Gender Mainstreaming Implementation Plan with text sections outlining objectives, cross-cutting strategies, and a table summarizing key gender features and activities for a sustainable energy project.

U4E Gender Mainstreaming Implementation Plan

U4E consciously applies gender mainstreaming to its global market transformation…

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Infographic on country energy savings: shows benefits of efficient products in lighting, cooling, appliances, motors, and equipment, plus scenarios comparing energy and emissions savings for 2040. Includes graphs and brief summary text.

U4E Country Savings Assessments Factsheet

The United Nations Environment Programme United for Efficiency Country Savings…

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Screenshot of a 2022 newsletter from U4E and UNEP, featuring project updates on energy efficiency in developing countries, with a cityscape image, headlines, and a section highlighting energy solutions in Africa.

U4E Newsletter July 2022

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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A case study document on energy-efficient lighting in Pakistan, featuring text, official logos, images of LED bulbs, and colored sections highlighting frameworks and financing mechanisms for lighting projects.

Promoting and Implementing Energy-efficient, Environmentally-friendly, Lighting in Pakistan: Developing a Framework for an Innovative Financing Mechanism

Pakistan’s $7.4 million USD GEF project “Delivering the Transition to…

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A newsletter featuring the U4E and UN Environment logos, a photo of a buildings exterior, and articles about energy efficiency and a Global Market Transformation Network project meeting. The layout is blue and white.

U4E Newsletter April 2022

The U4E newsletter provides readers with quarterly updates on the…

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