The following article is the keynote article in the Global Sustain Yearbook 2016/17 by LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Li Yong focusses on…

With the rising temperatures and more frequent natural disasters caused by extreme weather, the debates about lowering or even eliminating CO2 and greenhouse gasses are getting more intense.…

Why Germany needs a European Energiewende The European Union is currently negotiating its 2030 energy goals. So far, the German Energiewende has been criticized for being too inward-looking. Yet it is…

In today's energy landscape, one of the most pressing challenges is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from energy-intensive industries like chemical manufacturing. With climate change…

The European Union announced a major renovation wave last fall. It wants to double the rate of renovation in existing buildings over the next ten years. This is urgently needed, because buildings play…

Reducing CO2 emissions to zero in 30 years - utopian? The conversion of Germany's energy supply to green and renewable is a done deal. In 30 years, the country is to meet its energy needs from…

The Energy Efficiency Financing Map “All you need to know about Financing Energy Efficiency in Europe” is like a map constantly updated by EEIP. It shows and links the different tools, networks and…

In the quest for sustainable industrial practices, compressed air systems (CAS) have emerged as a prime target for energy efficiency improvements. These systems, vital to many manufacturing processes,…

Authors: Ali Hasanbeigi, Navdeep Bhadbhade With over 7% of global CO2 emissions, decarbonization of the cement industry will play a key role in achieving the Paris Climate Agreement targets. The deep…

The global energy landscape has undergone significant shifts since the International Energy Agency (IEA) published its landmark Net Zero by 2050 report in 2021. While energy-related CO2 emissions…