UNESCO’s actions on climate change mitigation and adaptation, in the context of the Paris Climate Conference 2015 (COP21). Climate change is a complex issue which has consequences for all spheres of existence on our planet. It either impacts on – or is impacted by – global issues,
Read more →Case studies Guidebook – 2014 This guidebook – published by the United Nations Development Programme in Croatia with the support of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, Venice (Italy) – includes works and examples presented at the International Conference on Energy Management in
Read more →The El Hierro Declaration ENERGY AT THE CROSSROAD 100% renewable energy empowering local communities On the path towards sustainable energy, some islands and regions have shown that a renewable future is possible. These are the new renewable energy lighthouses emerging all over the world. At the
Read more →Guidelines, recommendations and success stories. The book “Energías Renovables para las Reservas de la Biosfera” (Renewable energies for Biosphere Reserves) is the result of the work carried out by managers, researches, technicians and RE industry representatives during the “First Workshop on Renewable Energies for Spanish Biosphere Reserves”,
Read more →Publication of the Network on the World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves. Sustainable Development and Climate Change emanates from the 3rd meeting of this Network, held in Hiiumaa and Saaremaa Islands, Estonia, in June 2013. The publication includes three case studies showing the experiences of Jeju
Read more →A guide to microgeneration in traditional and historic homes This document encourages and facilitates a reduction in fossil fuel use in traditional and historic homes through the integration of renewable energy systems, and came about as a result of Changeworks’ Renewable Heritage project. Renewable Heritage introduced clean
Read more →Conflicting interests and the need for action in the view of protected areas. Based on interviews with 21 alpine protected areas, the report “Renewable energies in Alpine protected areas” shows the conflicts between the protection and the use regarding the production of renewable energies as well as
Read more →The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site boasts an outstanding variety of buildings with different architectural styles, materials and unique characters. These traditional buildings already have certain benefits in terms of environmental sustainability, including their longevity, thermal mass, locally-sourced materials and natural ventilation. Contrary
Read more →Global energy needs in the context of sustainable development and climate change require urgent and comprehensive action at all levels. Sustainable energy for all is critical for human progress – health, education, security, job generation, and economic competitiveness. UNESCO through its programme in the field of renewable
Read more →From the beginning, nature provided energy. In the Pacific islands – as elsewhere in the world – the use of nature’s energy enabled people to survive and flourish. Wind provided the power for sailing into and around the region. Biomass was used for cooking. Crops and fish
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