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[GreenConvert] Fwd: energy-l digest: August 17, 2015

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From: Energy-l digest <energy-l@lists.iisd.ca>
Date: 19 August 2015 at 02:00
Subject: energy-l digest: August 17, 2015
To: energy-l digest recipients <energy-l@lists.iisd.ca>


1. Call for Proposals | Tech4Dev2016: From Innovation to Social Impact | EPFL, 2-4 May 2016 Switzerland
2. Webinar: What does 100% renewable energy mean for local governments?
3. Webinar Topics: REN21 Global Status Report – Distributed Renewable Energy


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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:45:04 -0500
Subject: Call for Proposals | Tech4Dev2016: From Innovation to Social Impact | EPFL, 2-4 May 2016 Switzerland
2016 International Conference
UNESCO CHAIR IN TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT: FROM INNOVATION TO  SOCIAL IMPACT
2-4 May 2016 | Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

CALL FOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND EVENT PROPOSALS | Deadline for Submission: 11 September 2015

http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2016Tech4Dev

Dear Colleagues,

Are you interested in the development of innovative technology solutions to advance inclusive social and economic development in the Global South?

The 4th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development, Tech4Dev 2016,  gives you an opportunity to:

- Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technologies for social impact in the Global South.
- Network across disciplines and fields of technology, to promote the development, deployment, adaptation, and scaling of new solutions for the Global South.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders – academics, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists – interested in technological innovation in the Global South.
- Participate at the fabulous social event of the Conference taking place in the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In keeping with the spirit of the Conference, Tech4Dev 2016 is delighted to invite researchers, students, practitioners, industry or anyone interested in critical issues in Technologies for Development to submit proposals for breakout sessions or events.  The success of any conference is due to the creative input of its participants!

Tech4Dev 2016 welcomes, in particular, proposals with creative formats and innovative approaches to generating discussion. Sessions and events will be considered that address one or more of the core thematic areas of the conference. Submissions should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development.

Core Thematic Areas:

- Technologies for Humanitarian Action
- Medical Technologies
- Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction
- Technologies for Sustainable Access to Energy
- ICT for Development
- Technologies for Sustainable Habitat and Cities

Proposals for breakout sessions or events should be submitted online using the prescribed template no later than 11 September 2015.

Further instructions can be found on the conference website: http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2016Tech4Dev

We would also be grateful if you could help us in circulating the attached material to all your contacts, networks, etc. If possible, please also include a link on your website.

We look forward to seeing you all in Lausanne!

Best wishes,

Eileen Hazboun
UNESCO Chair Coordinator

Cooperation & Development Center (CODEV) | UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development | Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | Tel: +41 (0)21 693 6048 | Email: Tech4Dev@epfl.ch | http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2016Tech4Dev


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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:26:11 +0200
Subject: Webinar: What does 100% renewable energy mean for local governments?
The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and the Global Campaign on 100% Renewable Energy invite you to join the upcoming free webinar:
What does 100% renewable energy mean for local governments?
Wednesday 26 August 2015
12:00 CEST (check your local time)

Register online here to participate in this free webinar


Three expert panelist speakers will present during the webinar followed by a questions and answers session with the participants.
Ana Marques from ICLEI will present examples of measures which local governments are adopting to transition their communities to 100%RE, followed by a dialogue with the solar industry to help shape the guidance provided to local governments on solar energy through an online platform called Solutions Gateway.

Gordian Raacke from Renewable Energy Long Island, will discuss what led to the Town of East Hampton's decision to become the first municipality in the State of New York to set a community-wide 100% renewable energy goal, while explaining next steps for making this bold vision a reality.

Yannick Régnier from CLER will speak about the activities carried out in France for 100% renewable energy regions. The CLER is a professional network promoting renewable energies and energy saving since 1984. CLER promotes a new energy model in which local governments play the main part.

Read more about the speakers and this webinar.

Registration
Participation in this webinar is open and free for everyone
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Register online

After registering you will receive a confirmation e-mail with information about how to join the live webinar.


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From: sean.esterly@nrel.gov
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:18:00 -0500
Subject: Webinar Topics: REN21 Global Status Report – Distributed Renewable Energy
Dear Energy-L Members,

You are invited to attend the following free webinar training opportunities being offered through the Clean Energy Solutions Center and its partners. Additional information on all upcoming webinars, as well as recordings of previously held webinars, can be accessed at https://cleanenergysolutions.org/training.
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***REN21 Renewables 2015 Global Status Report: Distributed Renewable Energy***

10 September 2015
10:00 a.m. EDT | 4:00 p.m. CEST

This webinar will begin with an overview of REN21's newly released Renewables 2015 Global Status Report and will then look at the status of distributed energy in sub-Saharan Africa. As REN21's 2015 report shows, with a total installed capacity of roughly 147 GW, all of Africa has less power-generation capacity than Germany. Access to clean cooking continues to fall behind population, leading to negligible progress overall and a regression in some regions. This webinar will also discuss the current status of distributed renewables in the region and what can be done to increase adoption.

To REGISTER, LEARN MORE, or to CHECK YOUR LOCAL TIME, please visit the following URL: https://cleanenergysolutions.org/training/ren21-renewables-2015-global-status-report-distributed-renewable-energy


Best regards,
Sean Esterly
Project Lead, Clean Energy Solutions Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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