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Azerbaijan Embraces Climate Transparency Mission
As host of COP29 in 2024, in recent years Azerbaijan has played an important role in raising the profile of climate transparency initiatives, both within its region and globally.
March 21st, 2025
Technology Needs Assessment Global Workshop Seeks to Upscale Finance to Bridge Policy and Implementation
Since 2009, more than 100 developing countries have undergone the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) processes to help them prioritise and plan for the implementation of climate technologies based on their social, economic, environmental, and climate contexts.
March 17th, 2025
Article 6 carbon market pilot project in Lahore landfill
SPAR6C has announced its intention to provide technical assistance to the Lakhodair Landfill in Punjab province of Pakistan.
February 21st, 2025
Pakistan and Germany hold high-level meeting for carbon market strengthening
A high-level bilateral meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan and Germany to advance Pakistan’s carbon market framework and Article 6 readiness, with UNEP-CCC supporting through the SPAR6C programme.
February 18th, 2025
UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre launches groundbreaking energy efficiency initiative in Mauritius
A project designed to overcome financial barriers for investment in energy efficiency in Mauritius through services provided by Energy Service Companies was initiated in February.
February 17th, 2025
Mutual Learning Programme fosters collaboration and confidence among Eurasia, Central Asia and Caucasus networks
The Mutual Learning Programme uses a peer-peer learning format to a pair two or more countries in practical exercises on how to complete the common tabular formats and other tools required for submitting climate transparency data to the UNFCCC.
February 17th, 2025
Diverse support modalities bring rewards for climate transparency cooperation
The first Biennial Transparency Reports have demonstrated the success and necessity of the diverse capacity building activities facilitated by the Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency - Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP) and its partners.
February 17th, 2025
Driving climate ambition in conflict prone regions
Yemen and Somalia are using climate technology to strengthen resilience in the face of conflict and environmental challenges. Their Technology Needs Assessments and Technology Action Plans outline concrete pathways to secure water, improve agriculture, and shape national climate strategies.
February 6th, 2025
SPAR6C empowers Thai youth to engage in carbon market talks at COP29
Thai students joined global climate discussions at COP29 through the SPAR6C programme, gaining firsthand experience in carbon markets and climate policy.
February 3rd, 2025
CBIT-GSP supports 46 countries in first Biennial Transparency Report submissions
With tailored support UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, through the CBIT-GSP, has enabled countries to navigate technical barriers and advance their climate transparency efforts.
January 20th, 2025
Pakistan publishes carbon market guidelines
Supported by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and the SPAR6C programme, Pakistan's Carbon Market Policy Guidelines aim to attract investment and drive climate action through Article 6.
January 17th, 2025
Driving energy efficiency: Ukraine joins global ESCO Network
The Ukrainian Association of Energy Service Companies (UAESCO) has joined the Global ESCO Network, strengthening international collaboration to drive energy efficiency. Upcoming webinar will highlight achievements and resilience, showcasing energy modernization efforts despite significant challenges.
January 13th, 2025