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Sustainable Energy Forum for East Africa (SEFEA) from 22 to 24 June 2021

26-May-2021

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The East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) will be co-organising the second edition of the Sustainable Energy Forum for East Africa (SEFEA) from 22 to 24 June 2021. The event is supported by GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria; and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Energy Transformation in Southern Africa Boosted by New IRENA Agreement with SACREEE

02-Feb-2021

The Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in Southern African countries. The two organisations will also cooperate on policy development, capacity building programmes and regional events aimed at attracting investments to the region.

GN-SEC featured in the GMIS webinar “How information and communication technologies can foster inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Small Island Developing States”

28-Jan-2021

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Vienna / Abu Dhabi 12 January 2021 - The upscaling of digital technologies presents a host of opportunities for small island developing states (SIDS) to diversify their economies, boost manufacturing, gain greater access to global value chains, and improve disaster preparedness. However, significant obstacles remain, including inadequate digital infrastructure, insufficient training opportunities for women and young people, a growing digital divide, and a lack of data and policy knowledge.

Season's greetings from the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres!

21-Dec-2020

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GN-SEC launches digital training program on sustainable energy solutions for islands

18-Dec-2020

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The online capacity building program was developed under the umbrella of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) by the United Nations Industrial Development