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Energy Security Cooperation
This publication on “Energy Security Cooperation” responds to the request of the Committee on Sustainable Energy made at its sixteenth annual session in 2007 to carry out an appraisal of the potential role that international cooperation can play in meeting the energy security goals of UNECE countries. The publication also responds to another Committee decision taken at the eighteenth annual session in 2009 requesting that the assessment be published.
Financing Global Climate Change Mitigation
Mapping of the United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Resources
Report of the Economic Commission for Europe Task Force on Mapping
This publication represents the final report of the United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Resources (UNFC) Mapping Task Force however it should be seen as an interim step in an ongoing process. In particular the mapping work was completed in the context of proposed changes to some of the definitions of the UNFC and as these changes have yet to be adopted it is therefore provisional in that sense. Further it is recognized that as more detailed mapping work is undertaken it may be necessary to make some adjustments to the mapping between systems. Key conclusions and specific recommendations are outlined in the publication.
Investing in Energy Security Risk Mitigation
Developments in the energy markets particularly for hydrocarbons over the last decade have contributed to an increased sense of vulnerability among countries about the future availability of reasonable priced energy. As a result energy security is once again uppermost in the minds of the general public and policymakers. Therefore investing in future energy sources to meet the growing global demand for energy is likely to remain a major preoccupation of countries for the foreseeable future. The publication addresses challenges facing the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) region in achieving a secure and sustainable energy future. It discusses government roles in energy investment methods of financing energy projects performance of national oil companies and four country case studies and presents conclusions and recommendations on energy security including on infrastructure investment and financing.
Emerging Global Energy Security Risks
This publication is the result of the analyses and discussions conducted by the Energy Security Forum on the global dimensions of emerging energy security risks facing UNECE member States. It presents global energy security risks from three different points of view: the European Union the Russian Federation and from North America. It also examines how the Caspian Sea region can contribute to energy supply diversification. It reviews the energy transport corridors new infrastructure transmissions systems and investment requirements needed to accomplish this.
Financing Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation
A Guide for Investors in Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine
This report is part of a series of publications that review the performance of multilateral institutions in promoting and financing energy efficiency improvements in selected economies in transition. The cases of Belarus Bulgaria Kazakhstan Russian Federation and Ukraine are presented. These are the five participating countries of the Energy Efficiency Investment Project Development for Climate Change Mitigation project.
Reforming Energy Pricing and Subsidies
This booklet draws general guidelines to be used by policy makers when reforming national energy pricing and subsidy schemes. The Guidelines suggest the best policy options as well as measures to alleviate the full impact of higher energy prices on those least able to absorb them. They also point out policy measures and related tools for flexible energy price adjustments and removal of harmful subsidies. This is a trilingual publication in English French and Russian.
Energy Efficiency and Energy Security in the CIS
This study assesses the potential for energy conservation in CIS member countries to the year 2010 and explains how improvements in energy efficiency of member countries could contribute to enhancing their energy security. Achieving even part of the large energy conservation thought to be possible would have important environmental benefits since much of the savings would come from fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This study recommends a series of linked solutions to be implemented in stages as short medium and long-term activities to achieve energy efficiency goals.