Bahamas PM statement at the Caribbean Energy Security Summit
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas the Rt. Hon.
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New Studies Released on Lighting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a set of three studies on efficient lighting, with a special emphasis in the ECOWAS region.
The Government of Cabo Verde reinforces its commitment with ECREEE
On January 8, 2015 the government of Cabo Verde re-affirmed its commitment to the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), by hosting a handover ceremony of land earmarked for the construction of ECREEE’s headquarters.
Egypt Launches Solar Thermal Systems Initiative through Ministry of Tourism Projects
The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS) issued the final version of the Egyptian Solar Heating Arab Mark and Certification Initiative (SHAMCI) certification manual.
A Visit from RCREEE to Start Cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
A delegation from the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) visited the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on 3 and 4 November 2014, in the framework of Mauritania joining RCREEE. The delegation consisted of Eng.
With Austrian funding, UNIDO to help establish Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation, today signed a 1.3 million Euro funding agreement for the establishment of the Cari
Executive Director Job Vacancy
Approaching the end of his statuary three year term as the Executive Director of RCREEE, Dr. Tareq Emtairah will step down by May 2015.
Job Vacancies at RCREEE
RCREEE calls applicants to apply for the following four job vacancies at its headquarter in Cairo, Egypt:
RCREEE Participates in Discussion on Global Efficient Lighting Programs
The current energy crisis and increasing CO2 emissions underscore the importance of taking serious measures towards energy efficiency. Electricity demand for lighting is expected to grow by over 30% by the year 2030 globally.
IRENA/ADFD Third Call for Project Proposals
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has just launched the third funding cycle of the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility.
The deadline for applications is 18 February 2015 (17:00 Gulf Standard Time).
Call for proposals: Technical Assistance for the elaboration of the ECREEE communication strategy document (2015 -2020)
On 12 November 2007, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organized a conference on peace and security in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
RCREEE at the Fifth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development
RCREEE participated in the Fifth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development, held in Tunisia, on 4-6 November 2014.
Scholarships for West African Young Professionals - Study Integration in a Euro-African Context
The WAI-ZEI Cooperation project offers seven scholarships for West African young professionals to study the "Master of European Studies - Governance and Regulation" (MES) at ZEI in Bonn in the years 2015 and 2016.
RCREEE Highlights Egyptian Investment Potential in Solar and Wind Power in Berlin
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RCREEE Participates in a Cooperation on Climate Action in the Mediterranean Region
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Climate Change Expert Group (UFMCCEG) met for the first time to kick off inter-regional cooperation on climate action in the Mediterranean region.
Swedish Environmental Economics Master Students Complete their Thesis Commissioned by RCREEE
Two masters’ students at the Swedish International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) successfully defended their theses on sustainable energy in the MENA region.
RCREEE Helps Mediterranean Governments in Low-Carbon and Climate Development
The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) participated in the Mediterranean Workshop on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency from 23 to 25 September in Oran, Algeria.