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 Comunidad Renovables 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
IBEKA experiencia en Gunung Leuser Developing community-managed hydro schemes
Fuerteventura Agua Renovables 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 Patrimonio de la Humanidad Towards a Sustainable Energy City
Recortar (2010-2020) La Ciudad de Programa de Protección del Clima 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 Conservación de los bosques a través de estufas ahorradoras de leña
Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve Residuos convierte en energía para las comunidades flotantes
Aldabra Atoll Mejorar el funcionamiento sostenible de Patrimonio de la Humanidad
PAVING THE WAY TOWARDS 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY
Grosses Walsertal Hacia 100% power from renewable energy sources and Energy Region
Reserva de Biosfera de El Hierro 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 La construcción sostenible inserta en un ecosistema
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
Parque Eólico Experimental Sotavento the Abertis Foundation
and the Spanish Network
Dubrovnik 2013 Photo Gallery
UNESCO School in South East Europe represents a unique educational opportunity to enhance capacity-building in sustainable energy by conveying in a single venue a substantial capital of knowledge – BUENAS PRÁCTICAS
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