ESCWA Activities on Energy Efficiency ESCWA Activities on Energy Efficiency (2010(2010--2011)2011)

and and Cooperation with Potential PartnersCooperation with Potential Partners

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Walid AlWalid Al--DeghailiDeghailiChief of the Energy SectionChief of the Energy Section

Sustainable Development and Productivity Division (SDPD)Sustainable Development and Productivity Division (SDPD)

Contents1- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010–2011): Meetings.

2- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011): Publications

3- Cooperation with Potential Partners: LAS

4- Cooperation with Potential Partners: Development Account Project

5- Cooperation with Potential Partners: Between the Five Regional Commissions

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1-Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011):Meetings

- Organized in cooperation with the Arab Federation for Youth and Environment (affiliated with the League of Arab States).

- Discussed investment opportunities for SMEs in the energy sector and challenges facing SMEs operating in this sector in the Arab region.

- Main recommendations emphasized that national economic plans must include the development of SMEs working in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

A-EGM on Promoting SMEs Sector Participation in Implementing Energy Efficiency/ Renewable Energy Projects (Beirut, 28-29 April 2010)

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B-Training Workshops on Solar Water Heater Manufacturing

• Organized as part of an on-going capacity-building programme that ESCWA is implementing in partnership with the Lebanese Solar Energy Society (a local NGO) and the Industrial Research Institute (a Lebanese governmental institution).

• Two training workshops on:– 11-18 May 2010 – 25-27 October 2010

• Targeting small enterprises and service providers (e.g., metalworkers, plumbers, contractors).

• Two more workshops are planned for 2011.

1- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011):Meetings (Cont’d)

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C-The 8th Session of ESCWA’s Committee on Energy

• Convened at the UN House Beirut (13-14 December 2010), and discussed reports on progress achieved in the field of energy since the seventh session of the Committee on Energy, and on the proposed programme of work for the biennium 2012-2013 in the field of energy.

• Parliamentary documents were presented on: – (a) general perspective on climate change mitigation in the field

of energy; – (b) producing electricity from renewable energy; – (c) energy in transport; – (d) producing energy from waste; and – (e) regional and international cooperation and available

opportunities.

1- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011):Meetings (Cont’d)

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D-Third Roundtable Meeting on Sustainable Consumpti on and Production (SCP)

• Organized in January 2011 by ESCWA in partnership with the League of Arab States (LAS), the United Nations Environment Programme/ Regional Office for West Asia (UNEP/ROWA), and the Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE).

• To identify the regional priorities to pave the way towards transition to Green Economy in the region, and feed into regional preparations for Rio+20.

• Discussed the internal organizational system of the Roundtable on SCP (comprised of UNEP/ROWA, ESCWA, CEDARE etc…), and the implementation of the SCP strategy.

• Presentations were delivered on sustainable transport, SCP in the water sector, producing electricity from renewable energy, increasing efficiency of the electricity networks, in addition to the themes of regional waste treatment activities, and green economy in the Arab Region.

1- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011):Meetings (Cont’d)

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E-EGM on Promoting Emissions Reductions in the Tran sport Sector

• To be organized by ESCWA, in cooperation with the UNECE/Gas Centre, in Beirut, Lebanon from 5 to 6 July 2011.

• To discuss the most important characteristics of the transport sector and related emissions, and their impact on climate change, and highlight successful experiences in EE and emissions reduction and mitigation efforts, in particular the European experiences and lessons learned in the field.

• The meeting would address the characteristics of the transport sector, related emissions, EE, Natural Gas (NG) projects, gas networks in Europe and the ESCWA region; the European experience, cooperation for technology transfer; advanced technologies related to electric and hybrid vehicles; project opportunities in reducing energy emissions in the transport sector, taking into account available financing institutions; financing mechanisms; and challenges facing the promotion of emissions reduction projects in the transport sector and the required supportive legislative and institutional frameworks in ESCWA region.

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1- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011):Meetings (Cont’d)

F-Panel on Sustainable Transport in the Arab Region

• To be organized by ESCWA in cooperation with the United Nations University (UNU) in the United Arab Emirates in the second half of 2011.

• The Panel will address the issues of:– Transport and sustainable development in the

Arab Region, – Energy efficiency and cleaner fuels, integrated

management of the transport sector– Financing of sustainable transport projects in the

Arab region.

1- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011):Meetings (Cont’d)

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G-Conference on Green Industries and their Role in Enhancing the Social and Economic Development in Arab Countries

• To be organized in cooperation with AIDMO in September 2011.

• The conference would tackle:

– The concept of green industries & requirements to promote it in Arab countries. – International and regional initiatives aimed at reinforcing the principle of

“Greening” in the various socio-economic sectors/areas, and the preparations for Rio + 20 meetings.

– Economic, social and environmental benefits based on adopting green industry policies and techniques.

– Green industry and utilization of natural resources (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Water, etc ...).

– Green industry for environment protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation.

– The important role of the financial institutions in supporting investments in green industries in the Arab Region.

– The role of green industry in job creation & combating unemployment & poverty.

– The role of knowledge sharing and technology transfer and its adaptation to local conditions (nationalization) in the establishment of green industries.

1-Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011)Meetings (cnt’d)

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A- Technical paper on Small and Medium Enterprises O pportunities in Energy Services (E/ESCWA/SDPD/2010/Technical paper. 5)

Addresses the issues of:

– Overview of small and medium-sized enterprises

– Characteristics of energy service businesses– Energy services business: history, concept and financing

– Potential for energy services businesses in the Arab region

• Energy Efficiency• Renewable Energy

– Opportunities in energy services for SMEs in the Arab region

• Energy Efficiency• Renewable Energy

• Contracting, trading and procurement related to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

• Capacity-building and training related to energy efficiency and renewableenergy

– Barriers facing SMEs in carrying out energy services in Arab countries– Promoting SMEs business in energy services in the Arab region.

2- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011): Publications

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B-Technical Paper on Improving Energy Efficiency in the Electric Power Sector in the ESCWA Region (E/ESCWA/SDPD/2010/Technical Paper.4)

Taking into account the high technical losses in electric grids in the region: between 15 and 34% (with the exception of GCC countries) as compared to European countries, measures to increase energy efficiency generation, transmission and distribution are presented, with economic and financial justifications.

2- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011): Publications (Cont’d)

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C-Working Paper on Promoting Large Scale Renewable Energy Applications in the Arab Region (E/ESCWA/SDPD/2010/WP.2)

Since the use of renewable energy is one of the most effective methods of mitigating climate change, and the Arab region enjoyslarge untapped potential in terms of wind and solar energy, The paper addresses the issues of:

• Renewable energy resources, especially wind and solar energy, asnatural and sustainable resources that can help prevent climate change.

• Available technologies for large-scale applications of renewable energy and the current situation in the Arab region.

• Challenges facing the adoption of large-scale renewable energy applications, and recommendations for promoting these in the Arab region.

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2- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011): Publications (Cont’d)

D-Working Paper on SCP Patterns in the Energy and Wat er Sectors in the ESCWA Region (under printing)

• Address the issues of:– Energy SCP Indicators– Water Indicators– Water and Energy Linkages– Policy Recommendations for SCP on Energy and Water– Promotion of an Integrated Approach Towards SCP

• Highlights the importance of an integrated management of water and energy resources for successful SCP patterns.

2- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011): Publications (Cont’d)

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E-Study on Policies and Measures Promoting Sustaina ble Energy Use in the Transport Sector in ESCWA Region (to be completed in September 2011)

Will address the issues of sustainable transport:– The current situation of the transport sector in the ESCWA region

– Potentials for adopting high efficiency technologies and cleaner fuels in the ESCWA region

– Infrastructure and town planning as a means for the best use of energy for the sustainability of the energy sector in the ESCWA region

– Priority policies and measures for enhancing the sustainable use of energy in the transport sector, and for addressing related weaknesses

– Potential financing mechanisms for projects

– Towards an action plan for the sustainable use of energy in the transport sector in the ESCWA region.

F-Study on Energy Efficiency in Green Buildings (to be completed in the second quarter of 2011)

2- Energy Efficiency Activities (2010-2011): Publications (Cont’d)

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3- Cooperation with Potential Partners: LAS

• In order to foster regional cooperation and public awareness for improved integrated management of energy efficiency and renewable energy within the Arab region, ESCWA*’s partnership with the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity and the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environment (CAMRE) of the League of Arab States (LAS) resulted in:

– Elaboration of the Arab Strategy for Improving the Use of Renewable Energy (2010-2030)

– Elaboration of the Arab Guiding Framework for Impro ving Energy Efficiency in the Electricity Sector at End Users Level (NEEAP for 3 years during 2011-2020)

– Elaboration of the Arab Regional Strategy on SCP ( six priority areas, among which is using energy for sustainable development purposes with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy)

– Elaboration of the Guide on the Potentials of Arab Countries in the Area of Renewable Energy and Improving the Efficiency of En ergy Production and Consumption

– Elaboration of the draft Arab Action Plan for Deali ng with Climate Change Issues (including mitigation plan/activities for all secto rs including increasing energy efficiency)

– Declaration of 21 June as the Energy Efficiency day in the Arab region

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3- Cooperation with Potential Partners: LAS Cont’d

In collaboration with the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environment (CAMRE) of the League of Arab States (LAS):

ESCWA prepared both the Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting for CSD-18, and the Statement of Suggested Policies and Measures in the Arab Region for CSD-19 covering five thematic clusters (Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management, Mining and 10-Year Framework of Programmes on SCP), which were then endorsed by CAMRE and then submitted to DESA.

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4- Cooperation with Potential Partners: Development Account Project

• “Capacity-Building on climate change mitigation for poverty alleviation inWestern Asia”

• Approval of the project funding from the Development Account was obtained on 16 March 2009 (GA document A/64/6 (Sect. 35)), and the project officially came into force on 1 March 2011.

• To build the capacity of policymakers, civil society and the private sector in the field of renewable energy technologies, to enhance energy security and improve access to energy services in the poor rural areas for poverty alleviation.

• Collaboration with ECA and ESCAP and UNESCO’s Regional Office in Cairo-Egypt will be sought in the implementation of the project’s activities.

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55-- Cooperation with Potential Partners: Between the Fi ve Cooperation with Potential Partners: Between the Fi ve Regional CommissionsRegional Commissions

� - Access to energy with a reasonable price for the social and economic development

� - Avoidance of the increase in CO2 emissions to reduce the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change

Requires the adoption of some solutions where renewable energy (solar energy abundant in the south) and energy

efficiency measures can play a major

But Lacks:

� - Availability of adequate funding for the capital investments

� - Support and advice on the technical solutions and options (Green buildings, PV, CSP …)

� - Adaptation of solutions to local conditions

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Needs for the Developing Countries (the South)

Needs for the Developed Countries (the North):

• Reduce CO2 emissions

• Secure oil and gas supply with reasonable prices

• Avoid migration from the south

• Benefit from their advanced research and development

(R&D) programmes

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Elements of Successful Cooperation Between South-So uth and South-North

• The North shall not regard the South as only a market place. • The South does not accept to be treated as a client and a market

place only.• Cooperation schemes need to be simple.• Real cooperation and partnership shall be developed.• Knowledge and technical transfer shall be addressed.• Adaptation to local conditions shall be made.• South-South Experience sharing.

Manufacturers, Consultants and Governments, Private and Public Sectors are called to:�Have a clear point of view on the above�Negotiate and agree on a roadmap for a Partnership and a successful cooperation.

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Conclusion

Regional Commissions are to play a major role in promoting and enhancing cooperation between their MCs, especially in experience, best practices and technology transfer issues.

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