Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy Statistics Yearbook 2010
Energy Statistics Yearbook 2009
The Energy Statistics Yearbook 2009 is a comprehensive collection of international energy statistics prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division. It is the fifty-third in a series of annual compilations which commenced under the title World Energy Supplies in Selected Years, 1929-1950. The principal objective of the Yearbook is to provide a global framework of comparable data on long-term trends in the supply of mainly commercial primary and secondary forms of energy. Data for each type of fuel and aggregated data for the total mix of commercial fuels are shown for individual countries and areas and are summarized into regional and world totals. This issue of the Yearbook contains data in original and common units (coal equivalent, oil equivalent, and joules) for the years 2006-2009.
Evaluation of Disability Inclusive Development at UNDP
This evaluation of UNDP’s contribution to disability inclusive development is part of the work programme for the Independent Evaluation Office approved by the Executive Board in 2014/2015 (DP 2014/5). It provides an assessment of UNDP contribution to disability inclusive development during the period 2008-2016, corresponding to the current and past UNDP strategic plans, and to the period within which the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has been in force.
Energy Balances and Electricity Profiles 2011
Évolution du marché et des politiques concernant les sociétés de services énergétiques
Il examine l’état actuel du développement des ESCO dans douze pays participant au projet. Aux fins du présent rapport, tous les pays participants sont divisés en trois groupes: les États membres de l’Union européenne (UE), les pays de l’Europe du Sud-Est et les pays d’Europe orientale et d’Asie centrale (ce dernier étant représenté par le Kazakhstan). Le développement du marché des SSE dans ces pays n’est pas au même niveau. Le regroupement proposé aide à examiner la situation actuelle des ESCO dans les pays en fonction de leur situation géographique et de leur voisinage, ainsi que de leur appartenance et / ou de leurs relations avec l’UE. Les informations présentées dans ce rapport sont basées sur les résultats de la recherche documentaire, des conclusions de l’analyse régionale des réformes politiques visant à promouvoir les investissements dans l’efficacité énergétique et l’énergie renouvelable (entreprise précédemment dans le cadre du projet FEEI), des informations fournies par les coordinateurs nationaux (CN) et Institutions nationales de participation (NPI) dans le cadre du projet, consultations avec des experts du marché des sociétés de services énergétiques et autres informations disponibles.
有效抽采及利用煤矿区煤层气 最佳实施方案指南
Coal mines are not only a safety management challenge but also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Methane release during coal mining creates unsafe working conditions in underground coal mines around the world. This Guidance is intended to provide a genuine contribution to improve mine safety practices at active underground coal mines, by supporting safer mining practices to reduce fatalities, injuries, and property losses, while encouraging the use of coal mine methane (CMM) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize otherwise—wasted energy resources.
Заинтересованность инвесторов и потребности в наращивании потенциала
This Report has been prepared in the framework of the Financing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Investments for Climate Change Mitigation project. The Financing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Investments for Climate Change Mitigation project assists the countries of South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia to enhance their energy efficiency, diminish fuel poverty and reduce air pollution such as greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet international environmental treaty obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It aims to provide a pipeline of new and existing projects dedicated to public-private partnership investment funds. It will establish an expanded and enhanced network of selected municipalities and energy managers, and will provide case study investment projects in renewable energy technologies, electric power and clean coal technologies.
The United Nations Global Compact International Yearbook 2015
The Least Developed Countries Report 1996
Reviews recent socio-economic development in the least developed countries (LDCs) and the progress in the implementation of support measures. Chapters deal with such issues as possibilities of further debt-relief, role of micro-enterprises and the role of women and environmental problems in the LDCs. The main theme of the 1996 Report is the impact of globalization and liberalization on the LDCs.
The Least Developed Countries Report 1998
The main focus of the 1998 Least Developed Countries Report, is an analysis of how different aspects of the multilateral trading system affect opportunities and constraints, for least developed countries (LDCs) to enhance their participation in the world economy. The Report examines the evolving interface between trade issues and the development objectives of LDCs. It analyses, in particular, several aspects of the multilateral trading system which traditionally have not been the main focus of concern to LDCs, but which are rapidly becoming important as these countries attempt to diversify their economies and enhance their involvement in the global economy. The Report also focuses on two other issues: implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements by LDCs and how implementation by the developed countries is likely to affect LDCs; and how the process of accession could be expedited for the LDCs which are not members of WTO, while ensuring that they enjoy the same rights and concessions as current LDC members.
The Least Developed Countries Report 1999
As the twentieth century drew to a close, it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and globalization. This report examines the recent economic developments and outlook in the LDCs; reviews development finance, external debt and investment; assesses the programme of action for the LDCs for the 1990s; and discusses marginalization, productive capacities and the LDCs. Satistical charts and graphs are also included.
The Least Developed Countries Report 2009
The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are a group of countries that have been classified by the United Nations as least developed in terms of their low GDP per capita, their weak human assets and their high degree of economic vulnerability. This Report argues that the impact of the global economic crisis is likely to be so severe in LDCs that “business as usual” is no longer possible. The crisis offers the necessity and opportunity for change. The Report sketches out a concrete, alternative economic strategy and a fresh agenda for LDC policymakers, which includes institutional capacity-building and the strengthening of the market-complementing developmental State.
The Least Developed Countries Report 2010
This report calls for the creation of a new international development architecture (NIDA) for the LDCs aimed at: a) reversing their marginalization in the global economy and helping them in their catch-up efforts; b) supporting a pattern of accelerated economic growth and diversification to improve the well-being of all their people; and c) helping them graduate from LCD status. The NIDA for LDCs would be constituted through reforms of the global economic regimes which directly affect development and poverty reduction in LDCs, and through the design of a new generation of special international support mechanisms for the LDCs aimed at addressing their specific structural constraints and vulnerabilities. Increasing South-South cooperation could play an important role in a NIDA for LCDs. The Report proposes five major pillars of the NIDA: finance, trade, commodities, technology, and climate change mitigation and adaptation and identifies a forward-looking action.
Surmonter les obstacles aux investissements en faveur de l’efficacité énergétique
L’efficacité énergétique est largement perçue comme l’un des moyens les plus efficaces de réaliser de multiples bénéfices économiques, sociaux et environnementaux et est au cœur des progrès significatifs vers les objectifs de développement durable (ODD) et l’accord de Paris sur le climat. Cette publication présente le résultat d’une enquête auprès des praticiens de l’efficacité énergétique sur les défis et les solutions pour surmonter les obstacles aux investissements dans l’efficacité énergétique. L’axe géographique principal est la région de la CEE comprenant 56 États membres d’Europe occidentale (membres et non membres de l’Union européenne), Amérique du Nord (Canada et États-Unis), Europe du Sud-Est, Europe de l’Est, Caucase, Asie centrale , Israël, Turquie et Fédération de Russie. Il s’agit d’un effort conjoint de la CEE et du Centre de Copenhague pour l’efficacité énergétique. L’analyse de l’enquête et ses conclusions et recommandations constitueront un outil utile pour la communauté de l’efficacité énergétique. Les décideurs peuvent appliquer les résultats à la situation dans leurs pays et trouver des approches pour améliorer le climat d’investissement pour l’efficacité énergétique.
The Potential of Natural Gas to Penetrate New Markets
The topics addressed in this paper focuses on geographical prospects for gas by UNECE sub-region and then by exploring the new applications for gas within the region as a whole. The versatility of gas means it can be used for heat, for power, for combined heat and power (CHP), for petrochemicals and fertilisers, and in internal combustion engines. Natural gas can also be used as a source of hydrogen, and with biogas can contribute to decarbonization. Flexibility means there are considerable opportunities for expanded use of liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas in land transport and for LNG at sea. New geographical markets are also available for natural gas in Southeastern Europe, and, especially, in parts of Russia and Central Asia. Prospects for new geographical markets and for new applications have to be considered against a background of increasing urgency about the need to tackle the climate emergency. Modelling carried out for the UNECE indicates that If the UNECE region is to meet the Paris target of limiting the increase in global temperature to no more than two degrees, then its 56 member States will have to invest an extra $180 bn a year for the next 30 years over and above what they might otherwise be expected to invest in energy. Yet the potential costs of failing to address the climate emergency are of a comparable magnitude. Striking the right balance will not be easy.
United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (Arabic language)
نسخة محدَّثة 2019
The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) is a global classification and management system applicable to mineral, petroleum, nuclear fuel, renewable energy and anthropogenic resources, as well as injection projects for geological storage. Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), managing energy and raw material resources in a sustainable manner has become paramount to all stakeholders including governments, industry, investors and communities. This updated version of UNFC is intended to satisfy the requirements of different resource sectors and applications, as well as making it fully aligned to the sustainable resource management called for by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The key changes, including the normalization of the text, make UNFC applicable for all resources.
تنمية قدرات البلدان الأعضاء في الإسكوا على معالجة الصلة بين المياه والطاقة لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة
مجموعة أدوات تشغيلية للترابط بين المياه والطاقة نموذج الطاقة المتجددة
تنمية قدرات البلدان الأعضاء في الإسكوا على معالجة الصلة بين المياه والطاقة لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة
مجموعة أدوات تشغيلية للترابط بين المياه والطاقة نموذج نقل التكنولوجيا
Политика повышения энергоэффективности: передовой опыт
Структурированный анализ существующих оптимальных подходов к повышению энергоэффективности в целях смягчения изменения климата и устойчивого развития
This publication is prepared in the framework of the United Nations Development Account project “Promoting Energy Efficiency Investments for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development”, which is implemented jointly by all five UN Regional Commissions with UNECE as the lead agency. This publication highlights the best policy practices for promoting energy efficiency in UNECE region and beyond. The objective of the publication is to present a structured framework of policies and measures to promote energy efficiency investments for climate change mitigation and sustainable development, as well as to develop a menu of energy efficiency policies and measures. Governments, business community, experts, project developers, and other stakeholders will find this publication to be a useful companion for understanding and applying the best policy practices in improving energy efficiency.