Past Events
SDG Summit
September 24, 2019 — September 25, 2019 | New York, USAOn 24 and 25 September 2019, Heads of State and Government will gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to follow up and comprehensively review progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event is the first UN summit on the SDGs since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in September 2015.
Find Out MoreAIDF Global Summit
September 4, 2019 — September 5, 2019 | Washington, D.C., USAThe AIDF Global Summit will be held in Washington, D.C. in September with the aim of sharing knowledge that collaboratively can have a positive effect on the global aid, relief and development community and thus getting one step closer to reaching the SDGs by 2030.
Find Out More RegisterHumanitarian Energy Conference 2019
July 31, 2019 — August 1, 2019 | Addis Ababa, EthiopiaThe Humanitarian Energy Conference (HEC) is a new global event that convenes the broad community of actors and initiatives worldwide working to improve and expand energy access for displaced and crisis-affected people. Approximately 200-250 participants from over 40 countries and multiple sectors are expected to attend, including humanitarian agencies, NGOs, development organizations, private companies, governments, funding entities, and researchers.
The HEC is a critical opportunity for this diverse community to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collaborate towards achieving the vision of affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern services for all crisis-affected people by 2030.
Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Workshop 2019
July 29, 2019 — July 30, 2019 | Addis Ababa, EthiopiaThe Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Workshop is an annual training event of approximately 60 participants which strengthens the knowledge and capacity of actors who provide – or are interested to provide – fuel and energy solutions to refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and other vulnerable populations. It is also designed to facilitate productive partnerships between humanitarian and non-humanitarian actors through peer learning.
The 2019 SAFE Workshop is a joint production of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Humanitarian Working Group and the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA). It is hosted by the Clean Cooking Alliance and the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), with support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Shell International, and the IKEA Foundation.
Find Out MoreThe Sustainable Energy for All Charrettes
June 18, 2019 — June 20, 2019 | AmsterdamSEforALL will convene a set of charrettes from 18th to 20th June 2019, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Find Out MoreG20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth
June 15, 2019 — June 16, 2019 | Karuizawa, JapanIn order to deal with the economic and financial crisis triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the former G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting was promoted to the summit-level meeting as a forum of leaders of major industrialized countries and emerging countries in November 2008. The first G20 Summit was held in Washington D. C.
After that, the leaders met every half year until 2010. Since 2011, it has been held once a year. The 2019 Summit will be held in Japan.
Global Conference on Scaling-up Energy Access and Finance in Least Developed Countries
May 30, 2019 — May 31, 2019 | BeijingThe Global Conference on Scaling-up Energy Access and Finance in Least Developed Countries will focus on concrete measures to accelerate energy access and enhance financing for sustainable and modern energy, as called for in SDG7.
Find Out MoreTenth Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM10)
May 27, 2019 — May 29, 2019 | VancouverThe Tenth Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM10) will be hosted by Canada during the week of 27 May 2019, alongside the 4th annual Mission Innovation (MI4).
The CEM consists of 24 countries and the EU, who together account for 90% of all investment in clean energy in the world and 75% of global GHG emissions. CEM focuses on practical co-operation, the exchange of good ideas and experiences within green solutions and the involvement of the private sector.
Find Out MoreUK Shelter Forum 24
May 10, 2019 — May 10, 2019 | United KingdomThis year the Forum, hosted by Bath University, will focus on Health and Shelter as its theme. The UK Shelter Forum is a community of practice for individuals and organisations involved in shelter and settlement reconstruction activities after disasters.
Find Out MoreUK Shelter Forum Technical Workshop - Health and Shelter
May 9, 2019 — May 9, 2019 | United KingdomThis workshop hosted at Bath University will include presentations and discussions on technical and social issues of shelter, housing and the built environment that have a physical and psychological impact on health.
Find Out MoreAid & Trade London
April 17, 2019 — April 18, 2019 | London, United KingdomAid & Trade London is the platform that brings together all major stakeholders of the Global Aid and International Development Industry. Now in to its third year, it is a premium two-day event that takes place in ExCeL London. Every year we promote an experience that encompasses innovative conferences, workshops, and exhibitor stands allocated in different zones. SAFE WG Members UNITAR, Chatham House, and Practical Action will present on humanitarian energy issues
Find Out MoreFirst Global Conference on Synergies between the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement
April 1, 2019 — April 3, 2019 | Copenhagen, DenmarkThe UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the UNFCCC will convene the first global multi-stakeholder conference on synergies between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change that will serve as an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on SDG 13 (climate action) ahead of in-depth review of SDG 13 by the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in 2019. UNITAR will speak on a high-level panel with Danish Refugee Council concerning the challenges of the humanitarian energy sector and private sector collaboration in the sector.
Find Out More5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum
March 13, 2019 — March 14, 2019 | Abidjan, Côte d’IvoireThe Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), in partnership with the African Development Bank and GET.invest (formely RECP), is excited to announce that the 5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum will take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 13-14 March 2019.
The Forum, supported by Club-ER, ECREEE and UNIDO, convenes public, private and other stakeholders with the goal to boost clean energy access globally and in particular in Africa, where 588 million people still lack electricity. To intensify the exchange with players from and outside Africa, ARE will also hold its Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Forum the day before.
Building on the success of previous editions, the event will showcase the latest off-grid political and funding initiatives, discuss trends and innovations, and build win-win partnerships through matchmaking.
Find Out MoreEnergy Peace Partners and Center for Resource Solutions Webinar on the Peace Renewable Energy Credit
February 27, 2019Energy Peace Partners and the Center for Resource Solutions held a webinar on February 27 to discuss the recent report "Peace Renewable Energy Credits: Facilitating High-Impact Projects in Fragile Regions.”
Find Out More4th Annual AIDF Africa Summit
February 26, 2019 — February 27, 2019 | Nairobi, KenyaAIDF is the leading independent platform serving the humanitarian thought leaders, regional governments, NGOs, Civil Societies, aid agencies, UN and donor organisations, and the private sector.
The summit offered a selection of keynotes, panel discussions and focused presentations covering key topics surrounding disaster relief and resilience, funding, healthcare, ICT and humanitarian logistics and supply chain as well as other topics.
Find Out MoreRWSN Weekly Webinar: Water beyond WASH
November 20, 2018 — November 20, 2018Water beyond WASH - In association with the REACH Programme (<https://reachwater.org.uk/>)
Part of a weekly webinar series held by Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
Find Out MoreRWSN Weekly Webinar: Public Utility Service Delivery in Rural Areas: Opportunities and Challenges
November 13, 2018 — November 13, 2018Part of a weekly webinar series held by Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
RWSN Weekly Webinar: Data For Sustainable Rural Water Supply – Lessons From Asset Monitoring & Management
November 6, 2018 — November 6, 2018Part of a weekly webinar series held by Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
Find Out MoreRWSN Weekly Webinar: Reaching The Poor Through Market-Based Interventions - Point-Of-Use Water Treatment
October 23, 2018 — October 23, 2018Part of a weekly webinar series held by Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
RWSN Weekly Webinar: Mapping Social Inclusive Approaches in WASH
October 16, 2018 — October 16, 2018Part of a weekly webinar series held by Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
RWSN Weekly Webinar: Taking Stock Of Solar Pumping For Domestic Water Supply – O&M In Five Countries
October 9, 2018 — October 9, 2018Part of a weekly webinar series held by Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
Greater Prosperity for Refugees and Host Communities: The Benefits of Granting Refugees Formal Labor Market Access
October 8, 2018 — October 8, 2018 | Washington D.C., USAJimmy Graham has produced a new working paper and policy brief—The economic and fiscal effects of granting refugees formal labor market access—that finds granting refugees formal labor market access can create substantial benefits for refugees and their hosts. Join the Center for Global Development for a discussion of the central findings of the paper and recommended policies that can facilitate these benefits and mitigate potential costs.
Find Out More31st World LPG Forum
October 2, 2018 — October 4, 2018 | Houston, USAThe World LPG Forum is THE premier annual global event for the LPG industry organised by the WLPGA.
Find Out MoreWebinar: Mainstreaming Sustainable Energy Solutions in Displacement Settings
September 25, 2018 — September 25, 2018In partnership with United Nations Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network, the Clean Energy Solutions Center is hosting a no-cost webinar on how the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA) Framework works to support and amplify the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, the Agenda for Humanity, and existing energy/humanitarian initiatives such as the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Working Group, the UN Refugee Agency’s Global Strategy for SAFE, the World Food Programme ’s SAFE initiative, the Moving Energy Initiative and the Smart Communities Coalition.
Find Out MoreAidEx Nairobi conference
September 12, 2018 — September 13, 2018 | Nairobi, KenyaThe AidEx Nairobi conference is a two-day high-profile conference attracting over 500 A&D professionals from East Africa and beyond.
The 2018 conference theme is: Revolution in the digital age: safeguarding a future for all. How can technology contribute to a positive social impact?
Find Out MoreEast African Humanitarian Summit
September 6, 2018 — September 7, 2018 | Nairobi, KenyaThis year's theme "Private Sector Engagement in Complex Emergencies & Protracted Crises," EAHS 2018 will focus on ways that partnerships can effectively deliver principled and needs-based assistance across the region amid an increasingly polarized context, while observing humanitarian principles.
By examining the role the private sector can play within humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction and preparedness through response, reconstruction and development, EAHS 2018 will look at solutions that such partnerships can bring.
The conference will offer a platform for meaningful dialogue to promote private sector-humanitarian collaboration, examine the opportunities and challenges prevalent with private sector engagement in Complex Emergencies & Protracted Crises, and the solutions that such partnerships can bring.
Find Out MorePanel Discussion: Energy Access Work in Conflict Areas
August 21, 2018 | Oakland, California, USAAccess to renewable energy is paramount in conflict zones and humanitarian settings. This panel will bring experts together to discuss their work in advancing renewable energy in conflict zones.
Find Out MoreWebinar: Cooking Solutions for Refugees - Rwanda Assessment
July 25, 2018The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves invites you to participate in a joint, live webinar with Alliance partners Inyenyeri and the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) on Wednesday, July 25th, at 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to discuss the results and outcomes of our recent assessment of an Inyenyeri project to introduce biomass fuel pellets and Mimi Moto stoves into Kigeme refugee camp, Rwanda.
Find Out MoreLaunch of the Framework: Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement
July 11, 2018 | New York, USAFor the first time, how to provide clean energy in humanitarian settings will be a part of deliberations during the UN's annual High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York. The Steering Group of the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA) invites interested stakeholders to a one-day event for the launch of a non-binding framework that will provide concrete actions to speed up progress towards safe access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services for all displaced by people and host communities by 2030
Find Out MoreHigh-Level Political Forum (HLPF)
July 9, 2018 — July 18, 2018 | New York City, USAThe High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the central platform within the United Nations system for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The theme of HLPF 2018 will be "Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies." Sustainable Development Goals 6, 7, 11, 12, and 15 will be reviewed. For the first time, Energy in Situations of Displacement has been included in the Policy Briefings for SDG 7 -- Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Find Out MoreInterAction Forum
June 12, 2018 — June 14, 2018 | Washington, DC, USAInterAction Forum 2018 will feature the world's most influential and inspiring organizations, change makers, and executives from the public, private and NGO sectors. At the 2018 Forum, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves will host a session entitled Leaving No One Behind: Advancing Energy Access in Humanitarian Crises.
Find Out MoreSustainable Energy for All Forum
May 2, 2018 — May 3, 2018 | Lisbon, PortugalMore than 750 leaders from government, business, civil society and international organizations will gather 2-3 May 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal for the fourth Sustainable Energy for All Forum. The 2018 Forum, “Leaving No One Behind”, will take place at a pivotal juncture for accelerating progress on global sustainable energy goals — under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 — and the Paris Climate Agreement. At stake are significant populations that are missing out on education, health, jobs and broader economic opportunities because they do not have access to clean, affordable energy. Closing these energy gaps — especially for ‘last mile’ populations — is the Forum‘s imperative.
Find Out More Read ArticleComprehensive Energy Planning in Critical Settings from Emergency to Development
April 12, 2018 | Milan, ItalyAccess to fuel and energy is often neglected in critical developing areas and in humanitarian settings, with negative consequences for the most vulnerable communities, missing opportunities to cut fuel costs over time, enabling income-generating activities, and developing local and sustainable energy markets. This conference will serve as a high-level platform for discussion on the integrated approach to global resources management and will address the various dimensions of the problem and how to face it in a comprehensive and effective way.
Find Out MoreWebinar: How Solar Can Aid Natural Disaster Response
March 21, 2018 — March 21, 201810-11am PST
Explore how the solar industry can participate in immediate emergency response, rebuilding, and ensuring long-term resiliency.
Find Out MoreSustainable Energy Forum for East Africa
March 19, 2018 — March 21, 2018 | Kigali, RwandaThe Sustainable Energy Forum for East Africa 2018, organized by the East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the EAC Secretariat, the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Sustainable Energy For All (SEforALL), the Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Rwanda (MININFRA) and hosted by the government of Rwanda, aims to foster economic transformation of the EAC Partner States through equitable access to sustainable energy for all.
Find Out MoreSide Event on High Tech for Humanitarian Aid: EU Industry Day
February 23, 2018 | Brussels, BelgiumAddressing humanitarian challenges requires a more effective involvement of a wider variety of actors, notably the private sector and the research and innovation communities. This is why, in November 2017, the European Commission launched a Prize on Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid2 under the Horizon 2020 Programme. This side event to EU Industry Day (22-23 February, 2018) aims to raise awareness of the potential of frugal application of advanced technologies in low-income countries, identify and discuss humanitarian challenges that could be addressed through the frugal application of advanced technologies, discuss business opportunities for the private sector, notably SMEs, stemming from the frugal application of advanced technologies in the humanitarian field, provide a forum for humanitarian innovators to meet, exchange and discuss related challenges, and discuss how to best support partnerships between humanitarian actors and technology developers in the context of the Prize on Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid.
Find Out MoreGlobal SDG 7 Conference
February 21, 2018 — February 23, 2018 | Bangkok, ThailandEnergy is inextricably interlinked to many Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty eradication, food security, clean water and sanitation, health, education, prosperity, jobs creation, and the empowerment of youth and women. Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all is fundamental to human development. A shift toward sustainable energy solutions is also essential to the achievement of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. In recognition of the fundamental role of sustainable energy in achieving almost all of Sustainable Development Goals, a global preparatory meeting in support of the review of SDG7 at the 2018 UN High-level Political Forum will be held from 21-23 February 2018 in Bangkok, UN ESCAP.
Find Out MoreWhat Role Can Energy Play in Bridging the Humanitarian-Development Divide?
January 18, 2018 | Rome, ItalyThe importance of energy has been recognized and is enshrined in the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative and the seventh Sustainable Development Goal. Despite this recognition and the different initiatives, currently 3.04 billion people live without access to clean cooking and 1.06 billion live without electricity. Yet access to fuel and energy is often left out of development and humanitarian response planning and implementation, with dire consequences for the most vulnerable communities as well as lost opportunities to cut fuel costs over time, enable income-generating activities and develop local and sustainable energy markets. As part of the Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Security SET4Food) Project, FAO will host a full day seminar which will enable participants to delve deep into the themes highlighted above, as well as to allow for networking.
Energy for Displaced People: A Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement
January 15, 2018 — January 16, 2018 | Berlin, GermanyResponding to the need for more comprehensive provision from the international community to the rapidly growing and unprecedented amount of displaced people in the world, the "Energy for Displaced People: A Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement” conference will convene governments, the UN system, the private sector, humanitarian practitioners and finance experts to develop a global plan of action around sustainable energy access for displaced people.
Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Humanitarian Workshop
November 28, 2017 — December 1, 2017 | Nairobi, KenyaThe SAFE Humanitarian Workshop is the only annual event that convenes the full range of stakeholders engaged in humanitarian energy initiatives, such as NGOs, government representatives, researchers, and businesses. Its primary objective is to build the knowledge and capacity of field practitioners and other stakeholders to provide effective fuel and energy solutions for cooking, lighting, heating, and powering to crisis-affected people. The event is a critical opportunity to exchange knowledge, develop best practices, and facilitate collaboration between aid agencies and the private sector.
The EnergyCoP Platform: Ensuring Coordination among Humanitarian Actors in the Energy Sector
November 9, 2017This webinar, organized within the Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Security (SET4food) project and hosted by the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves on behalf of SAFE Humanitarian Working Group, presents the ENERGYCoP platform: a global not-for-profit community of practice aimed to serve humanitarian and other professionals working to bring energy access to crisis-affected people.
Find Out MoreClean Cooking Forum 2017
October 24, 2017 — October 28, 2017 | New Delhi, IndiaThe Clean Cooking Forum is the largest international gathering of professionals working to advance the clean cooking sector. Hosted by the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, Tata Trusts, and TERI the 2017 Forum will be held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The Forum brings together global leaders from the private sector, government, finance, civil society, academia, and the UN for informative sessions, plenaries, networking, site visits, and clean cooking demonstrations.
Environment and Emergencies Forum (EEF) 2017
September 26, 2017 — September 28, 2017 | Nairobi, KenyaThe Environment and Emergencies Forum (EEF) is a unique opportunity to discuss global policy, share experiences and knowledge, forge new partnerships and agree on key actions related to environmental emergencies*. The Forum will bring together approximately 100 practitioners from around the world to showcase innovations in environmental emergency preparedness and response, and to highlight current efforts on integrating environmental risk in humanitarian action.
Find Out MoreSafe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Webinar-II: Approaches, tools and case studies
September 13, 2017This webinar series is organized jointly with the EU’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO); the FAO Strategic Programme on Resilience within the framework of the EU-funded FAO INFORMED programme; and the learn4dev network. The second SAFE webinar will present how opportunities and challenges related to linking humanitarian and development approaches, and building resilience, can be addressed through energy access. It will include presentations of tools and case studies of energy interventions on the ground in protracted crisis contexts.
Find Out MoreFinancing Clean Energy Access for Poor Households and Businesses: Lessons Learned from REMMP
September 13, 2017 | Washington, DC, USAThe event by REMMP program from USAID and Arc Finance will focus on the broad range of insights garnered from their partners as they have successfully implemented – and in some cases significantly scaled and expanded – their energy financing programs. At this event, they will celebrate REMMP’s achievements, and will discuss challenges and highlight innovations in the business models and approaches that were explored and nurtured under REMMP.
Find Out MoreGoing the Extra Mile: Lessons Learned in Fuel-efficient Cookstove Distribution and Financing
September 12, 2017 | Washington, DC, USAThis full-day event from Winrock International and USAID will feature presentations, panels and discussions with project partners on key results and lessons learned in developing household energy-focused credit facilities and growing partnerships between manufacturers, distributors and financial institutions in Kenya; outcomes of innovative Kenyan consumer financing pilots; results of a DSCS cookstove distribution study; and an overview and discussion of the business and personal impacts from the project’s EETPs rolled out across East Africa and South Asia, which have included increased sales, improved sales strategies, greater retention, and higher levels of promotion.
Find Out MorePoor People’s Energy Outlook webinar
September 6, 2017Practical Action will present a webinar on their Poor People’s Energy Outlook 2017 report, which includes important insights relevant to their gender and energy nexus. They will highlight on women and men’s differentiated energy access needs and priorities, gender-specific barriers to accessing finance that women experience as both consumers and entrepreneur, and the various roles that women can and should play throughout the energy access value chain - i.e. moving beyond the framing of women as passive recipients of energy, to understanding the critical role of women as agents of change in decentralised energy markets and achieving sustainable energy for all.
Find Out MoreSafe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Webinar-I: Overview of Terminology, Cross-cutting Issues, Challenges and Coordination
September 5, 2017This webinar series is organized jointly with the EU’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO); the FAO Strategic Programme on Resilience within the framework of the EU-funded FAO INFORMED programme; and the learn4dev network. The first SAFE webinar will present key concepts and terms related to energy in emergencies and protracted crises, the multi-sectoral risks and challenges associated with the collection and use of traditional biomass fuels and how organizations are coordinating and working together to build resilience by responding to the energy needs of affected populations.
Find Out MoreRapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Stakeholder Workshop
August 29, 2017 — August 30, 2017 | Geneva, SwitzerlandOrganized by The Coordination of Assessments for Environment in Humanitarian Action: A Joint Initiative, REA Stakeholder Workshop will bring together a group of key stakeholders to discuss the outputs of a recent consultancy to scope options for content, approach, and structure to environment assessment methodologies, with a particular focus on the Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA).
Find Out MoreAlianza Shire: Energy Access to Refugees
May 29, 2017 | Madrid, SpainAlianza Shire is the first Spanish partnership in Humanitarian Action created with the objective of providing energy access to the refugee population. The partnership has been working for the last two years in a pilot project in Shire Refugee Camps, Tigray region (Northern Ethiopia). In the first session of this seminar Alianza Shire will present the results of the pilot project implemented in a refugee camp in the North of Ethiopia. The second session of the seminar will have a more technical content with the aim of promoting the debate about public-private partnerships as a solution to the challenges in the humanitarian action.
Best Practices for Decentralized Energy Solutions Focusing on Lighting & Power in Humanitarian Settings (Webinar)
May 24, 2017This webinar will explore the role of distributed energy solutions in humanitarian, conflict and displacement settings. The panelists will provide brief remarks on their respective work streams on this nexus issue, followed by a moderated discussion to delve deeper into remaining barriers and opportunities around scaling the procurement and inclusion of distributed energy solutions in humanitarian relief efforts.
Find Out More Read ArticleVienna Energy Forum 2017
May 11, 2017 — May 12, 2017 | Vienna, AustriaThe 2017 Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) will focus on the theme “Sustainable energy for the implementation of the SDGs and the Paris Agreement”. It will highlight the multiplier effects of integrated approaches for sustainable development at the national, regional and global levels. The Forum will also accentuate the potentials of the sustainable energy nexus - linking energy to water, food and health - as well as innovation as a global driver for accelerated sustainable growth. The event will also include a side event on Clean Energy for Migrants and Vulnerable Groups.
Find Out MoreHumanitarian Development Nexus! What is the New Way of Working? Part 2 (Webinar)
May 10, 2017How best to work with the private sector and bridge the divide between development and humanitarian activities is a key question for facilitating energy access to crisis affected people. This webinar series by the IASC and STAIT tackles this question in the wider context of all humanitarian activities. The World Humanitarian Summit’s (WHS) generated the “New Way of Working” which aims to address the “humanitarian-development nexus." But is the ‘New Way of Working’ just a new label? Or is it the game changer that will bridge the divide and ensure that humanitarian action and development are mutually reinforcing?
Find Out MoreClean Energy for Migrants and Vulnerable Groups - Side Event, Vienna Energy Forum
May 9, 2017 | Vienna, AustriaOn the occasion of the Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) 2017, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the EUEI PDF held a side-event, entitled “Clean energy for migrants and vulnerable groups." Panellists explored the possibilities of new and innovative mechanisms for meeting the energy needs of migrants, refugees, and vulnerable groups on a sustainable basis to help ensure that they are able to sustain their daily lives as well as prepare for a better future.
Find Out More Read ArticleE-Learning Course: Building Solar Lights
May 1, 2017 — June 30, 2017The goal of this online course is to generate designs for cost-effective sustainable solar lights for people living in underdeveloped areas where there is no affordable solution to get lights. The participants in this course will design affordable and easy to build lights, which will be implemented by Liter of Light and partnering organizations. They will work in teams of architects, planners, engineers, and social workers from all over the world. After the course, a selection of the projects will be placed the Build Academy website www.buildacademy.com, so anyone can download and use them.
Humanitarian Development Nexus! What is the New Way of Working? Part 1 (Webinar)
April 26, 2017How best to work with the private sector and bridge the divide between development and humanitarian activities is a key question for facilitating energy access to crisis affected people. This webinar series by the IASC and STAIT tackles this question in the wider context of all humanitarian activities. The World Humanitarian Summit’s (WHS) generated the “New Way of Working” which aims to address the “humanitarian-development nexus." But is the ‘New Way of Working’ just a new label? Or is it the game changer that will bridge the divide and ensure that humanitarian action and development are mutually reinforcing
SEforAll Forum: Going Further, Faster – Together
April 3, 2017 — April 5, 2017 | New York City, USAThe Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) Forum is the landmark gathering celebrating the global sustainable energy movement. Over 1,000 high-level representatives from government, business, civil society and international organizations will gather in New York City for the 3rd Sustainable Energy for All Forum – its theme “Going Further, Faster – Together.” The Forum will be a marketplace to help broker new partnerships and ideas, spur investment and drive action towards sustainable energy and realising Sustainable Development Goal 7. SEforAll Partners from across the globe will share their stories about how they are achieving results.
Find Out MoreEmpowering Women Clean Energy Entrepreneurs: The wPower Partnership
March 17, 2017 | New York, USAThe wPower Hub and the Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves invite interested individuals to attend this official NGO parallel event during the during the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City. This event will showcase the work of the Partnership on Women's Entrepreneurship in Renewables (wPOWER) in using gender-informed approaches to scale access to energy and increase women’s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship and employment in the clean energy sector
Find Out MoreCookstoves for Productive Uses (Webinar)
March 16, 2017Would you like to hear about current efforts to promote and expand clean and efficient technologies and approaches for productive uses? Attend this webinar to learn how the use of improved cookstoves in three productive use applications is improving livelihoods, increasing quality of commercial products and reducing environmental degradation in Africa.
Find Out MoreRefugees and Energy: Meeting the Needs of Refugees and Displaced People (Webinar)
March 16, 2017Join Smart Villages / Low Carbon Energy for Development (LCEDN) for a webinar focusing on the needs of displaced people and refugees - whether internally displaced, asylum seekers living in camps, or other situations. What are their energy needs? What happens when a temporary camp becomes a permanent home? What are the specific needs of men, women, and children in these situations - including energy for education, cooking, and productive uses of energy?
Evaluating Fuel Pathways to Prioritize and Scale Cleaner Options – A Life Cycle Analysis of Cooking Fuels (Webinar)
March 1, 2017This webinar will highlight the results of a new report and online tool that captures the production, processing, distribution, and usage impacts of cooking fuels. To complement the report, the Alliance and ERG developed the Fuel Analysis, Comparison & Integration Tool (FACIT). FACIT enables stakeholders and Alliance partners to manually change parameters – such as fuel type, country, and indicators – to compare the trade-offs of various cooking fuels and isolate the steps in the fuel production that have the largest impacts. This tool can be useful to humanitarian practitioners seeking information on the trade-offs and benefits of different fuel interventions.
Find Out MorePowering Healthcare: Approaches to Delivering Sustainable Energy Solutions in the Health Sector (Webinar)
February 28, 2017This webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy Solutions Center and the UN Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network, is the second in the Powering Healthcare series dedicated to the topic of sustainable energy solutions for health facilities. Building on an introductory webinar, this webinar will explore different approaches to delivering energy solutions to healthcare facilities in resource constrained environments. The webinar series is part of the UN Foundation’s contribution to a broader program of work, Energy for Women’s and Children’s Health (EfWCH), which is co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Women, and the UN Foundation in support of Sustainable Energy for All.
Find Out MoreSET4Food Training for Innovation Brokers for Energy
February 27, 2017 — March 3, 2017 | Milan, ItalyAre you a professional already involved in the humanitarian or development sector? Are you willing to strengthen the response capacity of your organization in energy-related interventions? Then this training opportunity is for you! Hosted by the Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Security (SET4Food) project, this event aims to strengthen the response capacity of humanitarian actors in the energy sector, providing the participants with high-level multidisciplinary content to manage innovations that can fill the gaps in capacity gaps in this sector.
Find Out MoreEUEI PDF: Enlightening the Migration Debate: the Importance of Sustainable Energy Access
January 31, 2017 | Brussels, BelgiumAs part of its mandate to promote sustainable energy access in Africa, Asia and Latin America and to promote dialogue on this topic, the EU Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEI PDF) will host a discussion forum in Brussels on the nexus between Sustainable Energy Access and Migration. The forum provides a platform for exchanges between a variety of actors, including members of the EU Commission, EU member state representatives, energy policy actors and development/ humanitarian aid practitioners, to identify the current and potential contribution of energy development solutions to the current Migration debate.
Find Out MoreCentral European Biomass Conference (CEBC)
January 18, 2017 — January 20, 2017 | Graz, AustriaAt the World Bioenergy Day speakers from all continents will emphasize the importance of bioenergy in the global energy and climate scenario. Initially, the event will highlight the global climate agreement based on experiences from delegates visiting the COP21 in Paris and COP22 in Marrakech. They will inform on the need for reducing fossil fuel use and the role bioenergy will play in a future sustainable energy society. Biomass is becoming a more globally traded commodity with increasing movement of pellets and biofuels etc. Speakers from top selling countries including Canada, USA, the Baltics, Asia, South America and Russia etc. will inform the audience on biomass as an export fuel.
Webinar: Recent Progress, Achievements, and Efforts in the LPG for Cooking Sector
December 15, 2016Efforts to promote and expand access to liquid petroleum gas (LPG ) are ongoing in countries across the globe, as one of many important solutions for clean, efficient cooking. The World LPG Association (WLPGA) has been a leader in these efforts through their work with the Cooking for Life campaign, among several other initiatives. Join this webinar to hear results from global and regional campaigns, as well as specific examples of national-level LPG efforts in India and Haiti.
Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Humanitarian Workshop
December 6, 2016 — December 8, 2016 | Kigali, RwandaThe Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Humanitarian Workshop is the only annual event that brings together a wide variety of stakeholders to build capacity and exchange knowledge on how to increase energy access for crisis-affected people such as refugees,IDPs, and those affected by natural disaster. This year's workshop will be hosted by the SAFE Working Group Chairs – the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, WFP, and FAO – as well as by UNHCR and the SET4Food Project.
World LPG Forum & 2016 AEGPL Congress
November 15, 2016 — November 17, 2016 | Florence, ItalyThe World LPG Forum is the premier global event for the LPG industry with almost thirty years of success. The European LPG Congress has established itself as the biggest and most relevant yearly event for the European LPG industry. Every three years, these two events are combined, bringing together the brightest minds from the academic field, the most innovative technologies available, and the experience of seasoned professionals.
Preventing Gender-Based Violence within Energy Projects
November 10, 2016 | Washington, DC, USAGender-based violence (GBV) is important to understand within the development of large infrastructure projects or community-level interventions within the energy sector. On November 10th, ESMAP, the Efficient Clean Cooking and Heating Program (ECCH), and the Gender CCSA of the World Bank Group, will host a dialogue on key GBV issues within the energy sector, and share knowledge from organizations working to address GBV within development projects, including UNHCR and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.
Find Out MoreTraining on Technical Design and Economic Analysis of Solar Water Schemes
November 7, 2016 — November 8, 2016 | Addis Ababa, EthiopiaThis training will be hosted by UNHCR, mainly aimed to WASH technicians and coordinators (from both humanitarian and development organizations). The objective of the training is to provide the base knowledge and tools for WASH technicians to be able to assess the possibility to use solar technology for powering existing or new water supply schemes, in order to bring down recurrent maintenance costs and ensure long term sustainability. It intends to look at both, the technical aspect of dimensioning solar pumping stations and the life cycle cost analysis of different energy supply options in order to allow technical teams to make informed energy-related decisions for their water supply and irrigation projects.
Find Out MoreUnited Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants (UNGA 71)
September 19, 2016 | New York, USAAs part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)'s 71st session at the UN Headquarters in New York City, USA, from September 13-30, the UN General Assembly will host a high-level summit to address large movements of refugees and migrants, with the aim of bringing countries together behind a more humane and coordinated approach.
Leaving No One Behind: Energy for Humanitarian Response and Sustainable Development
September 18, 2016 | New York, USAHeld on the eve of the special United Nations Summit on Refugees and Migrants 19 September, and in
the margins of the UN General Debate, this high-level event will focus on how sustainable energy can
improve health, enable education, empower women and increase economic output for the more than
125 million people affected by humanitarian crises. It also will show how sustainable energy builds long term resilience to mitigate future crises, including those resulting from climate change, and create
foundations for expanding opportunities for all.
AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit
September 7, 2016 — September 8, 2016 | Washington, DC, USAThe AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit returns to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C. on 7-8 September 2016. This high-profile event gathers all actors involved with delivering aid relief and resilience programmes with an aim to address challenges related to enabling quicker and better response during crisis and catastrophes.s.
Find Out MoreCookstove Field Monitoring Technologies (Webinar)
August 24, 2016Field monitoring technologies for cookstoves cover a range of diverse monitoring needs from health and climate monitoring to usage and adoption. They can help you better understand your impacts, and adapt and strengthen your strategies to better meet the needs of customers and donors. They’re also valuable tools for growing sector knowledge around field use and impacts. Significant advances have been made since EPA and Winrock first covered the topic in a webinar three years ago. During the webinar our panel of experts will answer your frequently asked questions (FAQs) around field monitoring. You'll also hear about the latest advancements in field monitoring technologies, and some examples and case studies of their use in the field.
Techfugees - Silicon Valley and the Refugee Crisis
June 20, 2016 | San Francisco, USATechfugees is a non-profit coordinating the international tech community responses to the needs of Refugees. The Techfugees community now has 22 local chapters all over the world, who are working on technical responses to the refugee situation. To mark World Refugee Day, Techfugees is coming to activate the largest tech community in the world, Silicon Valley. Join our global community of 5000+ members in taking a pledge to make a difference using the power of technology.
Find Out MoreAsia Clean Energy Forum 2016
June 6, 2016 — June 10, 2016 | Manila, PhilippinesThe Asian Development Bank (ADB), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Korea Energy Agency (KEA) will host the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2016 in Manila during the week of 6-10 June 2016.
Find Out MoreWhy Energy Matters: World Humanitarian Summit Side Event
May 24, 2016 | Istanbul, TurkeyThe aim of this side event will be to focus attention on the urgency and benefits of sustainably improving energy access for displaced communities; to educate humanitarian implementers on the energy access solutions and innovations that can work in humanitarian settings; and to set out practical next steps for change. Panelists will discuss the challenges around energy access in humanitarian settings, and will provide recommendations and concrete next steps on how to fill this major gap in humanitarian response.
Find Out More Read ArticleSmart Villages, West Africa Regional Workshop
May 23, 2016 — May 25, 2016 | Accra, GhanaOver a period of three years, the Smart Villages Initiative is conducting workshops and follow-up engagement activities across East and West Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Central and South America focusing on energy provision to off-grid rural areas and how that energy can catalyse
development. The workshop marks the start of the Initiative’s regional engagement in West Africa and aims to garner valuable insights on the off-grid energy situation in remote rural areas in the region.
World Humanitarian Summit
May 23, 2016 — May 24, 2016 | Istanbul, TurkeyThe first-ever World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) is a global call to action by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The Summit has two goals. First, it will re-inspire and reinvigorate a global commitment to humanity, and in particular to uphold the dignity and safety of the millions of women, men and children who are caught up in crises. Second, it will initiate a set of concrete actions aimed at enabling countries and communities to better prepare for and respond to crises, and be more resilient to shocks. The members of the SAFE Humanitarian Working Group are working to make energy access in humanitarian settings a key focus area at WHS. See our Call to Partners to learn how you can get involved!
Find Out More Read Article Read ArticleWomen Deliver: 4th Global Conference
May 16, 2016 — May 19, 2016 | Copenhagen, DenmarkWomen Deliver’s 4th Global Conference will be the largest gathering on girls’ and women’s health and rights in the last decade and one of the first major global conferences following the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Find Out MoreInnovating for Good: World Humanitarian Summit Special on Energy
May 12, 2016Safe, reliable and clean access to energy for cooking, studying, and socializing is a basic need for everyone. However, for many refugees, cooking a meal, studying at home during dark hours, or having a light to move around more securely at night is a luxury. Providing refugees with a means to cook a warm meal and to go to the latrines at night without fear are important components of providing protection for crisis-affected people and respecting their dignity.
The May edition of Innovating for Good monthly Google Hangout series hosted by UNHCR Innovation and +SocialGood will discuss the numerous impacts of energy security in the daily lives of refugees, and will deepen the conversation started on this blog post.
Find Out MoreUNESCO Tech4Dev 2016
May 2, 2016 — May 4, 2016 | Lausanne, SwitzerlandIn order to accelerate innovation and maximize its positive social impact, stakeholders from different disciplines need a platform to exchange and discuss their ideas and experiences. The Tech4Dev Conference provides a critical platform for knowledge exchange, enabling researchers to present their findings and practitioners to outline their needs and insights, while relating their experiences from the field. At Tech4Dev, social entrepreneurs, industry, and policy makers can deepen their knowledge, learn about cutting-edge research and projects, and brainstorm together about new approaches to technology innovation and dissemination for development.
Find Out MoreApplied Energy Symposium and Forum, REM2016
April 19, 2016 — April 21, 2016 | Malé, MaldivesThe Applied Energy Symposium and Forum, REM2016: Renewable Energy Integration with Mini/Microgrid, will be hosted by the Asian Development Bank, Applied Energy, and the Applied Energy Innovation Institute will be held in April, 2016. The theme of the event is “Powering a renewable future with mini/microgrid," focused on three tracks, namely technology innovations, high penetration of renewable energy, and implementation, commercialization and financing. Island renewable energy systems are of particular importance in the Symposium. Participants wishing to submit papers must submit abstracts by February 10, 2016.
Find Out MoreProtecting and Empowering Displaced Women Through Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (CSW60 Parallel Event)
March 17, 2016 | New York City, USAMembers of the SAFE Humanitarian Working Group will host a parallel event during the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60) event in New York, focusing on the very real threat that lack of energy access poses to the safety and livelihoods of women and girls. Experts will share evidence and information around the risks and challenges faced by displaced women and girls, as well as best practices and recommendations for the way forward.
60th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60)
March 14, 2016 — March 24, 2016 | New York, USAThe sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 24 March 2016. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world will attend the session. The priority theme will be women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development, and the review theme will be the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls.
Find Out MoreIASC Secretariat: Energy Access in Humanitarian Settings
February 16, 2016 | New York / GenevaThis Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) briefing will discuss the challenges around energy access in humanitarian settings, and will provide recommendations on how to fill this major gap in humanitarian response. It will also introduce participants to the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Humanitarian Working Group, a consortium of UN agencies, humanitarian NGOs, private sector energy companies, and energy non-profits that are working together to facilitate a more coordinated, predictable, timely, and effective response to the fuel and energy needs of crisis-affected populations.
AID & Development Africa Summit 2016
February 2, 2016 — February 3, 2016 | Addis Ababa, EthiopiaGathering 250+ representatives from governments, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and private sector companies, the Aid & Development Africa Summit 2016 looks on how technological innovations and best practice can improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa. The event will provide comprehensive overview of the latest trends around humanitarian logistics, community health, WASH, security of aid workers and communities, camp management, mobile for development, financing, communication with communities and among aid agencies.
Find Out More Read Article Read Article Read ArticleEngineers in Technical and Humanitarian Opportunities of Service (ETHOS) 2016
January 29, 2016 — January 31, 2016 | Kirkland, WA, USAEngineers in Technical and Humanitarian Opportunities of Service (ETHOS) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to facilitate research and the development of appropriate technology by forming collaborative North-South partnerships between universities, research laboratories, engineers, and non-governmental organizations in foreign countries.
The 2016 ETHOS Conference will be held in Kirkland, Washington from Friday January 29th – Sunday January 31st, 2016. The conference aims to expand its reach from previous annual meetings, encouraging participation of Southern partners, international stoves experts, and development specialists with field experience in the transfer of cooking technologies.
Market Analysis for Urban Humanitarian Response Webinar
December 15, 2015The next instalment of ALNAP’s urban webinar series will focus on the important role of markets in urban humanitarian response. The session will address: Why is it so vital to consider urban markets when responding to crises? What tools do humanitarians use? What adaptation is needed for the urban environment, and for assessing markets for displaced and host populations? What are the challenges and opportunities that come with market analysis in the urban context?
Find Out MoreGuidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
December 1, 2015 | Washington, DC, USAGlobal Humanitarian Policy Forum 2015
December 1, 2015 — December 2, 2015 | New York, USAOn 1 and 2 December 2015, OCHA's Policy Analysis and Innovation Section will hold the 4th Annual Global Humanitarian Policy Forum in New York, bringing together humanitarian practitioners, international and non-governmental organizations, academics, private sector partners, and government representatives from across the globe to consider humanitarian action and opportunities to engage with the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum will include the launch of the study “Leaving No One Behind: Humanitarian Effectiveness in the Age of the Sustainable Development Goals,” as well as a panel discussion.
Please tune into http://webtv.un.org/ on 1 December at 1030am NYT in order to watch the live discussion.
Seminar on Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Utilization (SET4Food)
November 23, 2015 | Brussels, BelgiumThe Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Utilization (SET4Food) project aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy solutions for food cooking and preservation in camps and informal settlements for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is organizing a seminar in Brussels to present SET4food activities and outputs.
Find Out MoreReport Launch: Heat, Light and Power for Refugees
November 20, 2015 | Geneva, SwitzerlandThe Moving Energy Initiative is launching its flagship report - Saving Lives, Reducing Costs: Heat Light and Power for Refugees. Hosted by the UNHCR, this high-level panel discussion will outline the findings of the report and the importance of energy provision for refugees and displaced people.
Webinar: Gender, Climate Change, and the Role of Technology
November 18, 2015This is the second in the “Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) Webinar Series” on issues that affect gender and climate change, including a special focus on the lead up to, during, and beyond the UNFCCC COP21 in Paris.
Saving Lives, Reducing Costs: Heat Light and Power for Refugees
November 17, 2015 | New York, USAThe Moving Energy Initiative is launching its flagship report: Saving Lives, Reducing Costs: Heat
Light and Power for Refugees. This presents for the first time estimates of the volume and costs of energy used in situations of forced displacement worldwide. The evidence strongly suggests the need for an overhaul in the way that energy is managed within the humanitarian sector and shows how new approaches could benefit of refugees and displaced people, host country communities and the environment. This launch meeting will offer the opportunity to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations with stakeholders, focusing on practical scope for introducing cleaner forms of energy in a sustainable way.
Gender Equality and Energy e-Learning Course
November 16, 2015 — December 18, 2015The World Bank's e-institute is offering a free, 5-week, e-learning course on gender and energy equality from November 16 to December 18, 2015. The course explores linkages between gender and energy through video presentations, readings, quizzes, interactive problem-solving exercises, and online discussions. Applications are due October 31st.
Find Out MoreClean Cooking Forum 2015
November 10, 2015 — November 13, 2015 | Accra, GhanaThe Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves invites its network of organizations, corporations, and individuals to attend the 2015 Clean Cooking Forum in Accra, Ghana. The Forum will bring together stakeholders to share practices, build capacity, and forge new partnerships through four days of informative sessions, networking, site visits, and clean cooking demonstrations.
StovePlus Academy 2015
November 2, 2015 — November 6, 2015 | Accra, GhanaInspired by the Aprovecho stove camps, in 2014 GERES designed a five-day workshop called StovePlus Academy. Aprovecho’s USA based Stove Camps host primarily English speaking cookstove experts for a one week seminar which includes discussions, building or prototyping stoves, conducting experiments and learning about the testing processes and general knowledge sharing. The primary objective of these camps is to create worldwide collaboration to move the improved cookstove industry forward.
Find Out MorePowering Humanitarian Relief Efforts: The Role of Small-Scale Lighting Solutions in Emergency Settings
October 29, 2015 — October 29, 2015 | Dubai World Trade Centre, UAEHosted by the UN Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network, and in cooperation with GOGLA, this side event at the 4th International Off-Grid Lighting Conference and Exhibition aims to showcase the relevance of high quality decentralised energy solutions for lighting in responding to crises involving refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and those affected by natural disasters, and discuss best practices as exemplified by members of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) consortium.
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 and 11:00 – 12:30 (Conference Room – Sheikh Maktoum C)
Find Out MoreSustainable Energy Technologies for Food (SET4Food) Utilisation in Emergency Contexts
October 28, 2015 | Washington, DC, USAThis event will highlight and discuss the results of four pilot projects implemented under the Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Utilisation (SET4food) project, which aims to to enhance the response capacity of humanitarian actors in identifying and implementing efficient and sustainable energy technologies for food utilization. Pilot projects took place in Lebanon, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Haiti.
4th International Off-Grid Lighting Conference and Exhibition
October 26, 2015 — October 29, 2015 | Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe international off-grid lighting conference and trade fair was born in 2007 as the organizing meeting for the nascent off-grid lighting industry. Since this time, the event has grown concurrently with the industry it supports. This event remains the centerpiece of the international off-grid lighting community’s efforts to chart the route to improved energy access.
Find Out MoreMarking the Success of the “Clean Energy – Safe Energy” Program in UNHCR Eastern Ethiopian Camps
October 15, 2015 | Addis Abbaba, EthiopiaJoin Project Gaia in celebrating a milestone and gaining an in-depth look at energy access programs in humanitarian settings. The workshop will highlight Gaia Association and partner’s work in providing ethanol fuel and cookstoves for Somali refugees in Ethiopia. Beneficiaries will present on their experience cooking on ethanol for the last ten years. Stakeholders will also present on the program.
Find Out MoreE-Learning Course: Appropriate Energy Technologies for Food Utilisation in Refugee Camps and Informal Settlements
September 29, 2015The e-learning course "Appropriate energy technologies for food utilisation in refugee camps and informal settlements: overview, selection criteria and pilot case studies" is now available on www.set4food.org. The introductory webinar will be on September 29.
Find Out MoreMobilizing Generation Zero Hunger
September 26, 2015 | New York, USAJoin some of the world’s freshest thinkers to discuss how we reach our global goal to end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition as well as promoting sustainable agriculture.
CEEB Third Annual Market Facilitation Platform for Improved Cookstoves
September 16, 2015 | Dhaka, BangladeshUSAID funded Catalyzing Clean Energy in Bangladesh (CCEB) will be hosting the Third Annual Market Facilitation Platform for Improved Cookstoves, as part of its effort to create vibrant and enabling environment for market development in new improved cookstove technologies in Bangladesh.
ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Policy and Investment Forum
September 14, 2015 — September 18, 2015 | Abidjan, Côte d’IvoireThe ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Policy and Investment Forum will bring together top-level policy and decision makers, project promoters, investors and international partners to meet, discuss and explore relevant inter-linkages between enabling environment and project development and identify concrete investment opportunities. It will facilitate match-making for investment ready projects as well as feature the state-of-the-art in the Sustainable Energy Country Action Plans development process in the West African region.
AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit 2015
September 10, 2015 — September 11, 2015 | Washington, DC, USAThis event has passed. The post-event report is available here, and event pictures are now available.
The Aid and International Development Forum (ADIF) held its annual Global Relief Summit on September 10-11, 2015, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Centre in Washington, DC. This year’s program focused on best practices in logistics and transport, procurement and supply chain management, partnerships and financing, security and logistical challenges in the Middle East, and emergency communications & operations.
Find Out More Read Article Read ArticleWomen in Energy Conference Africa
August 19, 2015 — August 20, 2015 | Johannesburg, South AfricaDomestic Energy Line is hosting a convention that aims to bring together women in the energy sectors from across the African continent convening to mainstream the participation of women in the sector, to build capacity for gender enhancement for women and to address numerous challenges facing the Women in this male dominated industry.
Find Out MoreGender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises - Webinar
August 6, 2015In support of the World Humanitarian Summit, Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) organized a live online consultation event on the topic of Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises.
Find Out MoreWillingness to Pay for Cookstoves and Fuels - Webinar
August 5, 2015Various approaches exist to assess consumers’ willingness to pay for clean, efficient cookstoves and fuels, the understanding of which can help organizations offer accessible pricing and financing, in addition to meeting consumer needs and preferences through appropriate product design. Join EPA and Winrock International on August 5, 2015, at 10:00 am EST for a webinar to discuss these issues.
SAFE Humanitarian Workshop
July 27, 2015 — July 30, 2015 | Kampala, UgandaThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves will provide technical training for humanitarian staff on energy technology selection, fuel selection and processing, forestry management, monitoring and evaluation of energy programs, and more.
EXPO Milano 2015: Energy and Food for Development in Refugee Camps and Informal Settlements
July 20, 2015 | Milan, ItalyNatural disasters, population growth, social conflicts, political and structural crises determine forced population movements. In this framework, insufficient food availability, malnutrition and poor health conditions increase mortality rates and create a status of protracted crisis. Humanitarian aid deals, above all, with food security; hence, the availability of reliable and sustainable energy technologies is mandatory to give access to basic services, such as cooking, in an effective and efficient way. To achieve this goal, the selection of appropriate energy technologies is indeed pivotal. NGOs’ staff operating in emergencies often make decisions under pressure, with a limited background and adequate competences on energy issues.
The event is organized within the activities of the “Sustainable Energy Technologies for Food Utilisation” (SET4food) project, funded by the European Commission (the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department - ECHO) and run by COOPI, Politecnico di Milano and Fondazione Politecnico di Milano. “Set4Food” has taken into account the combination of food utilization and energy availability in temporary, quasi permanent, and permanent camps and informal settlements. Pilot projects and case studies tested in Libano, Central African Republic, Somalia and Haiti will also be discussed and presented. A whole day to involve associations, NGOs, corporate, foundations and practitioners as well as an opportunity to educate and sensitize the general public reaching Milan during the Expo to appropriate energy solutions for cooking and storing food.
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Find Out MoreProtection and Energy: The Next 10 Years for Displaced Women
July 15, 2015 | New York CityA lack of access to energy is the norm in humanitarian contexts, creating difficult and dangerous realities for displaced women and girls who are largely responsible for cooking and household energy needs. On July 15, 2015, WRC, UNHCR, WFP, and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves will highlight the challenges faced by displaced women and girls due to a lack of safe access to cooking fuel and other energy needs. They will share lessons learned, current commitments for addressing gaps, and stimulate dialogue around the key recommendations for the way forward.
Cooking with Ethanol: Benefits, Key Challenges, Lessons Learned - Webinar
July 7, 2015Speakers from Project Gaia Inc., Green Social Bioethanol, CLEANCOOK, and Stockholm Environment Institute will present an overview of ethanol as a practical cooking fuel and the stove technologies and their evolution. The webinar will also provide details on the main challenges and lessons learned, including micro and macro scale ethanol production, and policy and socio economic barriers.
Energy Access in Humanitarian Settings: Examples from Recent Crises
June 23, 2015The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with the UN Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, and the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) Steering Committee, is hosting a no-cost, webinar-based training on Energy Access in Humanitarian Settings. It will showcase the relevance of high-quality decentralized energy solutions for lighting and cooking in response to crises involving refugees, internally displaced persons, and those affected by natural disasters. This webinar is part of the broader work that the UN Foundation is undertaking on energy access within the UN and the World Bank’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
Unlocking Energy Access Impact, Investment, Scale and Sustainability through Gender-Sensitive Approaches
June 15, 2015On the occasion of the 2015 Asia Clean Energy Forum, the Asian Development Bank, ENERGIA, and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves invite you to a deep dive session on 'Unlocking Energy Access Impact, Investment, Scale and Sustainability through Gender-Sensitive Approaches.'
Find Out MoreAsia Clean Energy Forum 2015
June 15, 2015 — June 19, 2015 | Manila, PhilippinesACEF 2015 is a three-day forum which is part of ADB’s Clean Energy Week. There will be several pre-forum events, which will be advertised in the run up to ACEF 2015. This year, there will also be pre-forum Deep Dive Workshops, where practitioners work together in smaller groups to discuss a particular area of interest. All the events support ADB’s overarching aim to provide support to countries to adopt and implement best practice in the roll-out of sustainable energy measures (including renewable energy and energy efficiency) as part of its commitment to advance the goals of the Sustainable Energy for All Asia Pacific Regional Hub, launched at ACEF 2014.
Find Out MoreFinancing Energy Access in Conflict Settings Session at SE4All
May 19, 2015 | New York, USAEnsuring Sustainable Energy for Refugees, Internally Displaced People, and Others in Crises
11:10am - 12:25pm
FEATURING REMARKS FROM:- Sarah Costa, Executive Director, Women’s Refugee Commission
- Koen Peters, Executive Director, Global Off-Grid Lighting Association
- Amare Gebre Egziabher*, Senior Environmental Coordinator, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Radha Muthiah, Chief Executive Officer, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
- Simon Collings, Director of Learning and Innovation, Global Village Energy Partnership
R.S.V.P. here: https://www.etouches.com/se4allhumanitarian
There are now more than 51.2 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. For these vulnerable populations, access to household energy and fuel for cooking, lighting, heating, and powering is a particularly critical issue. Humanitarian operations and organizations responding to an unprecedented number of global emergencies also require electricity to power health clinics, transit centers, the pumping and treatment of water, and the transportation of relief items.
Please join us for this session, which will highlight innovative public-private partnerships and programs that have been developed to address and finance cleaner energy access in humanitarian settings. The focus will be on innovative financing mechanisms that have been successfully implemented, and the role of displaced people, host country governments and implementing agencies in making these work. This session will allow for a practical discussion on the challenges of scaling up sustainable energy for displaced people and discuss how to enable and finance solutions.
Find Out MoreAccess to Energy as a Key Driver of Gender Equality
March 12, 2015 | New York City, USAOn the occasion of the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, International Women’s Day, and the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, ENERGIA, and the International Center for Research on Women invite you to an event on Access to Energy as a Key Driver of Gender Equality.
Find Out MoreCookstoves Future Summit
November 20, 2014 — November 21, 2014 | New York City, USAThe Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves will host the first international ministerial- and CEO-level gathering seeking to secure grant, investment and in-kind commitments of approximately $500 million to meet the needs of the Alliance and the broader clean cooking sector during the second phase of its strategic plan.
Find Out MoreAIDF Disaster Relief Summit
November 19, 2014 — November 20, 2014 | Washington, DC, USAThe Aid & International Development Forum’s 6th annual Disaster Relief Summit is the world's leading gathering for international humanitarian experts at relief agencies, NGOs and charity associations, UN and government agencies, development banks and donors and innovative technology and service providers. AIDF summits are designed to create a mutual platform to facilitate and encourage exchange of thoughts, share expertise and present the lessons learned through first-hand experiences.
Development of policy and regulatory frameworks for the small and medium-scale biogas sector in Asia
November 18, 2014 — November 20, 2014 | Thimphu, BhutanThe objective of the workshop is to present, discuss and comment on policy and regulatory frameworks on the domestic and medium-scale biogas sector in Asian countries. It is expected that a total of eight Asian countries including China and India will prepare and deliver presentations.
Find Out More Download AgendaSAFE in Humanitarian Settings: Critical For Achieving Sustainable Development
September 25, 2014 | New York, USAOn the occasion of the 69th regular session of the United Nations General Assembly the SAFE Steering Committee invites you to a panel discussion on Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) in Humanitarian Settings: Critical for Achieving Sustainable Development for All.
Find Out MoreIASC Event: Environment and Humanitarian Action: what’s needed to make it work?
September 3, 2014 | Geneva, SwitzerlandThe recent study “Environment and Humanitarian Action. Increasing Effectiveness, Sustainability and Accountability” found that despite the critical links between environment and effective humanitarian action, environment has not yet been systematically mainstreamed into preparedness and response.
Dial-in: for those who cannot attend the meeting in person, please dial the following number +41 22 917 0900; your code will be 71438.
Symposium on Assessing Exposures and Health Effects Related to Indoor Biomass Fuel Burning
August 18, 2014 | Research Triangle Park, NC, USAThe burning of solid fuels (e.g., wood, charcoal, dung) for cooking and heat results in a significant global health burden with over 4 million premature deaths per year attributed to indoor air pollution from inefficient use of solid fuels. Progress on this important public health challenge requires a concerted cross-disciplinary effort involving exposure scientists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, engineers, and public policy experts. This symposium will bring together researchers working in the area of indoor biomass fuel burning emissions and health effects to discuss the latest science, policy, and future directions.
Find Out MoreTraining on Safe Access to Fuels and Energy (SAFE) in Humanitarian Settings
June 16, 2014 — June 20, 2014 | Kigali, RwandaThe Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC), and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) invite you to attend a training from June 16-17, 2014 in Kigali, Rwanda on Safe Access to Fuels and Energy (SAFE) in humanitarian settings. The training will include an optional field visit to a refugee camp on June 18.
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