Success stories on sustainable and renewable energies in UNESCO Sites

The large number of UNESCO Sites around the world makes it possible to build and share a comprehensive knowledge base on good practices and policies on the use of environmentally sound renewable energy sources and their adaptation to local specific contexts and needs.

This collection of good practices are projects that demonstrate a positive contribution to energy efficiency and the use of renewable and are suitable for replication in other sites.

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
Bro Dyfi Renewables Comunidade Green power and local ownership in action
Lightingh Sundarban Building an energy-secure and environment-friendly future
Luz en Casa – Light at Home project Providing energy access to remote rural communities
Experiência IBEKA em Gunung Leuser Developing community-managed hydro schemes
Fuerteventura Renewable Water A model for islands and dry coastal areas
Equimeth Project Biogas and an innovative model of governance
Solar energy for Altaisky biosphere reserve Supplying energy needs in remote areas
THE ENERGY TRANSITION OF CITIES AND TOWNS IN UNESCO SITES
Edimburgo Património Mundial Towards a Sustainable Energy City
Clipe (2010-2020) A Cidade do Programa de Proteção Climática de Viena
Integrated Energy System in Ferrara Geothermal and waste energy sources
Puerto Princesa – Palawan Towards a Model City in Sustainable Development
Energy Centre at Fontevraud Abbey The largest Abbey of Europe goes to renewable energy
The Hanseatic Town of Visby Bio-fuelled district heating
BUILDING AN ENERGY SECURE AND ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY FUTURE
The Ifugao-Ambangal Mini-hydro Project Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Project
Virunga National Park Green energies to preserve a World Heritage site
NABU’s Climate and Forest Project Forest preservation through wood-saving stoves
Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve Resíduos convertida em energia para as comunidades flutuantes
Aldabra Atoll Improving the sustainable operation of a World Heritage Site
PAVING THE WAY TOWARDS 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY
Grosses Walsertal Para 100% power from renewable energy sources and Energy Region
El Hierro Reserva da Biosfera The first 100% Renewable Energy Island
Low Isles – A Model of Sustainability An island powered by the Sun
ERGAL project Zero fossil fuels on the Galapagos Islands
Carbon-Free Island Jeju by 2030 Renewable energies and Smart Grid Test-Bed
SmartRegion Pellworm Germany’s green energy island
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & RES
Feynan Ecolodge A model of sustainable hotel in Dana biosphere reserve
Schuk Toak Visitor Centre Sustainable building inserted into an ecosystem
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Clean Energy for Ecotourism
Eielson Visitor Center Off-grid project in Denali biosphere reserve
Starlight Initiative Save energy and recovery the stars
Sotavento Experimental Wind Farm A new vision of energy education and intelligent tourism
GOVERNANCE
Dubrovnik 2013 Proposal of Sustainable Energy Governance Principles in UNESCO designated sites
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