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Extraordinary Session of The ECOWAS Authority of Heads Of State and Government
With a view to coordinating and strengthening the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019, otherwise known as COVID-19 in West Africa, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS
ATMP continues its effort mitigating environmental risk while increasing wind power projects productivity in the Gulf of Suez
April 2020, Gulf of Suez-Egypt: Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 virus, Active Turbine Management Program (ATMP) activities are ongoing in the gulf of Suez area as the bird migration spring season is at its peak.
IRENA announces series of webinars titled “Energy Solutions for Cities of the Future
IRENA has just announced a series of webinars titled “Energy Solutions for Cities of the Future: Enabling the Integration of Low-Temperature Renewable Energy Sources into District Heating and Cooling Systems.”
ECOWAS COMMUNIQUE: FIGHT AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE
ECOWAS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MEMBER STATES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC 2019 (COVID-19)
Clim@ finalist announced: 2 startups from the MENA region to pitch for the final prize
Cairo, Egypt– April 2020: 15 finalists with innovative ideas to protect the climate have been selected for the 2020 clim@ competition from over 200 impressive applications received from 60 countries.
CCREEE & CIMH Sign Cooperation Agreement
In March, 2020 the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) entered into a cooperation agreement with the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) to assist CARICOM Member States in improving their energ
RCREEE family bids farewell to Executive Director, Ahmed Badr
This month, RCREEE team is bidding farewell to our Executive Director, Dr. Ahmed Badr as he prepares to officially leave the office on March 31, 2020 after almost 5 years heading the organization.
The SADC Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship Facility held its 1st Technical Committee Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa
The SADC Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship Facility is being implemented in the sixteen-member countries of the SADC and builds on the Memorandum of Understanding between International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and SADC Centre for Renewable
Ongoing consultations for the Development of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for lighting with EAC and SADC Member states
With support of the project on Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) in Southern and Eastern Africa, two regional Technical Committees for the development of regionally harmonized Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have been est
Jordan adopts SHAMCI mark and certificate for solar thermal products: Granting instructions issued in official Gazette
February 2020: The Jordanian Official Gazette published Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) Board of Directors decision to endorse and grant Solar Heating Arab Mark and Certification Initiative (SHAMCI) mark and certification for so
Jordanian Standards and Metrology Organization visits RCREEE
26 February 2020, Cairo-Egypt: Although the Arab region is located in the global Sun Belt making it one of the richest regions in solar energy, the solar water heating potential remains untapped in most Arab states.
Yemen announces Tenders for supply, installation, testing, commissioning ,operating & maintenance of Solar Power Plants
Ministry of Electricity and Energy in Yemen announces 7 tenders for supply, installation, testing, commissioning , operating& maintenance of Solar Power Plant on (BOOT) Build-Own-Operate-Transfer model.
Special Event at the 2020 Vienna Energy Forum: Cleantech and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Blue Economy. Perspectives for Small Island and Least Developed Countries
PCREEE supporting Vanuatu on formation of Sustainable Energy Association
A Sustainable Energy Association for Vanuatu is in sight with consultation meetings being held in Port Vila and Santo this week.
Vanuatu addresses land transport energy efficiency issues
Energy efficiency challenges in Vanuatu’s land transport sector were addressed at a meeting in Port Vila this week.
CCREEE Supports Regional Dialogue on Energy & Gender and E-Mobility During the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting
Ministers of Energy, Permanent Secretaries and other high-level officials from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Montego Bay, Jamaica February 27-28 to discuss the most pressing energy-related issues of our time.
