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
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
New Energy Standards: Malaysia’s EECA and MEPS Update
Malaysia is taking a significant leap in its energy efficiency journey with the enactment of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA). This legislation marks a transformative milestone in the country's commitment to sustainability, aiming to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and support long-term carbon neutrality goals by 2050. The Act was officially gazetted on 26 November 2024 and came into force on 1 January 2025. As the implementing and regulatory authority, the ...Read More
