Feasibility Study – integrated social business model for e-bikes in Vietnamese cities
The report studies the feasibility of an integrated social business model for solar-charged e-bikes in Vietnam. The study determines that it is feasible to establish the model in regards to profitability, design parameters, market conditions and budget. A challenge in the market is however, the new nature of the business model as a social enterprise/pro-poor business – Vietnamese regulations do not specifically recognize the challenges and practices involved in this kind of operation.
Evaluation of a BRT Direct Service Concept in Jakarta
The evaluation of the Direct Service Concept in Jakarta, Indonesia shows that it can have a positive impact on efficiency of transportation systems in cities. It offers local and global environmental benefits and significant time savings for users, and drivers, as well as financial saving on capital costs. Further, the results show an increase in ridership, satisfaction and frequency in service.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is a market catalyst for clean energy in developing countries and emerging markets. In this role, it acts as a funder, information provider and connector for up-scaling clean energy business models. REEEP has supported more than 180 clean energy projects in 58 countries and together with REN21 operates www.reegle.info, the leading clean energy information portal. Its 198 country energy profiles draw information from Linked Open Data sources and package it all together in user-friendly, easily-digestible dossiers.
Launch of the Transport NAMA Database Prototype
The prototype of the Transport NAMA Database was officially launched during the COP 19 in Warsaw, Poland.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres receives Warsaw Statement on Low Carbon Transport and Sustainable Development
20 November 2013, Warsaw
Warsaw Statement on Low Carbon Transport and Sustainable Development now Open for Endorsements
The SLoCaT partnership and the Bridging the Gap initiative have released the final draft of the “Warsaw Statement on Low Carbon Transport and Sustai
New Report Calls on GEF to Prioritize Transport in GEF-6 to Support Sustainable Development and Climate Change Progress
New York, New York- From November 5-7, the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) meets at the World Bank to set its investment strategy for the coming years. A new report offers recommendations for how GEF can deliver better progress to address transportation, the fastest growing source of energy related climate change pollution. GEF is a small but vital source of funding for low-carbon pilot projects and capacity building in the transport sector for dozens of countries.
Nordic Development Fund (NDF)
The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) is the joint development finance institution of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The objective of NDF’s operations is to facilitate climate change investments in low-income countries. NDF finances in cooperation with bilateral and multilateral development institutions. The operations mirror the Nordic countries’ priorities in the areas of climate change and development. The operations are financed from the development cooperation budgets of the five Nordic countries.
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