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Subject: energy-l digest: April 10, 2014
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ENERGY-L Digest for Thursday, April 10, 2014.

1. Free Training Webinars from the Clean Energy Solutions Center
2. IRENA Vacancy Announcements
3. Sustainable Energy Update - 10 April 2014 -  Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice

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From: sean.esterly@nrel.gov
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Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:57:22 -0500
Subject: Free Training Webinars from the Clean Energy Solutions Center
Dear Energy-L Members,

You are invited to attend any of the following free webinar training opportunities being offered through the Clean Energy Solutions Center and its partners:

***The Role of Micro-Grids in Promoting Access to Energy***

22 April 2014
3:30 p.m. CET | 9:30 a.m. EDT

The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with the United Nations Foundation's Energy Access Practitioner Network, is hosting a no-cost, webinar-based training on the role of micro-grids in promoting access to energy. This webinar is part of the broader work that the UN Foundation is undertaking on energy access within the UN and the World Bank's Sustainable Energy for All initiative.

Panelists will examine best practices and the potential for long-term sustainability of micro-grids in a number of geographic contexts, including micro-grid initiatives and projects currently underway in Asia and Africa. Panelists will also examine barriers to the projects' sustainability and scalability, and offer perspectives on how to address these challenges.

To REGISTER, please visit the following URL: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/898750238

To LEARN MORE, please visit the following URL: https://cleanenergysolutions.org/training/micro-grids-role-promoting-energy-access

To check your LOCAL TIME, please visit the following URL: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=The+Role+of+Micro-Grids+in+Promoting+Access+to+Energy&iso=20140422T0930&p1=179&ah=1&am=30
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***The State of Play of the Global Wind Industry and a Five-Year Projection***

28 April 2014
3:30 p.m. CET | 7:30 a.m. EST

The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), is hosting a no-cost, webinar-based training on the GWEC's recently released Global Wind Report—Annual Market Update 2013. Please join us to hear GWEC Secretary General Steve Sawyer present some of the report's key findings and his views on where the global wind industry is heading. Steve will share what the major challenges are as well as insights into the emerging markets.

To REGISTER, please visit the following URL: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/454331278

To LEARN MORE, please visit the following URL: https://cleanenergysolutions.org/training/2013-gwec-global-wind-report

To check your LOCAL TIME, please visit the following URL: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=The+State+of+Play+of+the+Global+Wind+Industry+and+a+Five-Year+Projection&iso=20140428T1530&p1=48&ah=1&am=30
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***Education and Skills Needs in the Renewable Energy Sector***

30 April 2014
9 a.m. GST | 1 a.m. EDT

The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), is hosting a no-cost, webinar-based training on addressing one of the greatest barriers to the adoption of renewable energy technologies: the critical shortage of skilled personnel to develop, design, finance, build, operate, and maintain renewable energy projects.

To REGISTER, please visit the following URL: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/173889942

To LEARN MORE, please visit the following URL: https://cleanenergysolutions.org/training/education-skills-needs-renewable-energy-sector

To check your LOCAL TIME, please visit the following URL: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Education+and+Skills+Needs+in+the+Renewable+Energy+Sector&iso=20140430T09&p1=776&ah=1&am=30


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

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From: "HR (IRENA)" <hr@irena.org>
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Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:51:47 -0500
Subject: IRENA Vacancy Announcements
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation, mandated by governments worldwide to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms or renewable energy.

IRENA seeks to recruit for the following positions:
- Programme Officer, Technology Cooperation and Partnerships, P3
- Programme Officer, Renewable Energy Finance, P3
- Communications Officer, P3
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Further details of the vacancy announcements and information on how to apply can be obtained at http://www.irena.org/Jobs/jobs.aspx?mnu=cat&PriMenuID=13&CatID=58

Best regards,
Human Resources

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Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:53:38 -0500
Subject: Sustainable Energy Update - 10 April 2014 - Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice

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A compilation of items recently posted to the  Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice  knowledgebase Latest News - 10 April 2014 SE4ALL Decade Launched to Business Community 9_April_2014: Kandeh Yumkella, the Secretary-General's Special Representative on the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative, announced the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (2014-2024) to the business community. The initiative is aimed at promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency worldwide, and will include an annual SE4ALL Forum, with the first Forum convening in June 2014. continued...   Corporate Leaders Call for Capping Emissions in 'Trillion Tonne Communiqué' 8_April_2014: Seventy companies from five continents, coordinated by The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group, have urged governments to put policies in place to prevent the cumulative emission of over a trillion tonnes of carbon. continued...   Pacific Ministers Recommend Including Transport in SDGs 7_April_2014: Transport and energy are key enablers for development, according to participants at the second Pacific Regional Energy and Transport (Aviation and Maritime) Ministers Meeting, organized by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). Pacific ministers adopted the Denerau Communiqué, which calls for including transport in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). continued...   Mekong Summit Focuses on Water, Food and Energy Nexus in Changing Climate 5_April_2014: The Second Mekong Summit was organized around the theme 'Water, Energy and Food Security in the Context of Climate Change.' The Conference focused on three key issues: climate change adaptation in a transboundary context; sustainable development and the water, energy and food nexus; and the benefits of cooperation. continued...   World Bank Assesses Cost-Benefit of Black Carbon Controls in Transport 2_April_2014: The World Bank has released a report titled 'Reducing Black Carbon Emissions from Diesel Vehicles: Impacts, Control Strategies, and Cost-Benefit Analysis,' which attempts to quantify both the health and climate benefits from a variety of measures that could reduce transportation-related black carbon emissions. continued...   FS-UNEP Collaborating Centre, BNEF Report on Renewables Market Share Growth 7_April_2014: A report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Frankfurt School (FS)-UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance, and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) finds that renewable energy (excluding large hydro) accounted for 43.6% of new generation capacity in 2013. The new installations continued an upward trend in renewable energy additions, despite a 14% decrease in investment. continued...   FAO Tool Assesses Options for Integrated Food-Energy Systems 7_April_2014: Seeking to systematically evaluate under which conditions bioenergy production does not threaten food security, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) has developed a tool to assess scalable opportunities for the sustainability of integrated food-energy systems. continued...   IMO Environment Committee Considers MARPOL Amendments, Energy Efficiency 7_April_2014: The 66th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL Convention) and discussed the implementation of energy-efficiency regulations. continued...   CCAC Working Group Approves US$10 Million Investments 3_April_2014: The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) has approved a new package of investments aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) in the transport, refrigeration, agriculture, waste management, oil and gas sectors. The CCAC will also undertake a global information campaign on the detrimental impact that indoor and outdoor air pollution has on health. continued...   EU, Africa Leaders Stress Action on Climate Change 4_April_2014: Delegates at the 4th European Union (EU)-Africa Summit adopted a Declaration that outlines commitments on peace and security, prosperity and people, including action on climate change. Leaders also agreed on a EU-Africa Ministerial Statement on Climate Change at a ministerial climate seminar, which took place in advance of the Summit. continued...   Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events Seventh World Urban Forum Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia 5 Apr - 11 Apr ICAO States' Action Plan Seminar for the South American Region Lima, Peru 9 Apr - 10 Apr World Green Economy Summit 2014 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 15 Apr - 16 Apr Fourth Meeting of the Sixth Replenishment of the GEF Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland 16 Apr - 17 Apr Africa Clean Energy Summit Abuja, Nigeria 22 Apr - 24 Apr Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Conference 2014 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana 23 Apr - 24 Apr UNESCAP and UNECE Inter-regional Workshop on Energy Efficiency Investment Projects Pipeline Bangkok (Krung Thep), Thailand 23 Apr - 24 Apr Abu Dhabi Ascent Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 4 May - 5 May Forests Asia Conference: Sustainable Landscapes for Green Growth in ASEAN Jakarta, Indonesia 5 May - 6 May Eleventh Session of the Open Working Group on SDGs New York City, US 5 May - 9 May Clean Energy Ministerial 5 (CEM5) Seoul, Seoul-T'Ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea 12 May - 13 May International Conference on Sustainability in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 19 May - 20 May Hidroenergia 2014: International Congress and Trade Fair on Small Hydropower Istanbul, Turkey 21 May - 23 May 46th GEF Council Meeting and GEF Assembly Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 25 May - 30 May UNFCCC 40th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 4 Jun - 15 Jun    Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our  Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice  Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) Please send suggestions for articles to Aaron Leopold at aaron@iisd.org Funding for coverage of renewable energy and energy efficiency activities has been provided by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)

Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice is a knowledge management project for activities related to international negotiations, policy and technology news from leading international energy policy and technology organizations and institutions. It was launched in 2012 and is published by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Reporting Services, which manages and is fully responsible for the content posted on Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice. Click here for further information on Sustainable Energy Policy & Practice

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