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Projects identified in UNESCO sites

Sangomar Ice Fabrics and Fisheries (SIFF)

Solar Ice in Delta du Saloum biosphere reserve. In tropical countries such as Senegal, ice is an essential resource for the fishing industry. Fishermen, traders, and processing employees (mostly women), rely on ice to preserve fish and keep it fresh. Currently, the demand for ice is greater

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The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP)

The DRECP is focused on the desert regions of California included the Mojave and Colorado Deserts biosphere reserve. The purpose of the DRECP is to conserve and manage plant and wildlife communities in the desert regions of California while facilitating the timely permitting of compatible renewable energy projects.

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Carbon Free Island Jeju biosphere reserve by 2030

100 percent replacement of the current diesel generation to new and renewable energy generation by 2030. On July 10 2012, the Jeju Energy Corporation (JEC) officially opened at the Jeju Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This marks one of the first steps towards Jeju achieving its recently

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The Consortium of Urban Waste and Energy of Menorca

An integrated vision of waste management, energy efficiency and renewables in Menorca biosphere reserve. Management of waste on the island is handled by the Consortium of Waste and Energy of Menorca (Consorcio de Residuos y Energía de Menorca), which is made up of the eight municipalities of

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Barefoot College bedouin women bring solar power to Dana biosphere reserve

Women barefoot solar engineers training initiative. For many living in the harsh and desolate deserts of south Jordan, life without electricity is the norm. Either the infrastructure which provides electricity doesn’t reach them or they simply don’t have the money to afford it. However, all that looks

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Corvo Island towards 100% RES

The Green Island project of Corvo biosphere reserve. “Islands” represent excellent case studies with which to organize and demonstrate new methodologies for the sustainable and economic transformation of infrastructures, including new challenges such as climate change adaptation and RE energy security. The island of Corvo, the smallest

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Prosol project in Quebrada de Humahuaca

Production and Marketing of Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables with solar Energy in “Quebrada de Humahuaca” World Heritage Site, Argentina. This project promotes the development and creation of agricultural enterprises by giving training, technical assistance, transfer of technologies about the processing of fruits and vegetables, in small scale,

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Bamberg is switching to renewable energy

Energy independence and climate alliance in the City of Bamberg, World Heritage Site. In the German city of Bamberg, both city and county are working together towards a 100-percent supply of renewable energy. This should be realised by 2035 – reason enough for the Renewable Energies Agency

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Saaremaa Island Sustainable Energy Action Plan

West Estonian Archipelago biosphere reserve. Saaremaa – literally Land of Islands – is the second biggest island in the Baltic Sea with an area of 2668 km². At the same time Saaremaa is the biggest island of the Republic of Estonia. Saaremaa has joined the International agreement

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Graciosa towards 100% RES

“Green Island project” in Graciosa biosphere Reserve. The Green Island Project is a concept with a long-term vision for the islands–preserving their unique culture and lifestyle– and this is incorporated into the design of the islands’ future energy system, against a background of local and global economic,

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Contacts

Dr Osman Benchikh *. Programme Specialist in Charge of Energy and Renewable Energy. Coordinator of RENFORUS project.
E-mail: o.benchikh(at)unesco.org
Cipriano Marín **. Assistant for RENFORUS project implementation.
E-mail: c.marin(at)unescocan.org
Addresses: * UNESCO. 1, Rue Miollis. 75015 Paris – France
** Avda. Islas Canarias, 35 - 38007, S/C de Tenerife - Spain