NEWS & EVENTS

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World Refrigeration Day: The Urgent Case for Energy Efficiency in Cooling

As cooling needs grow in sub-Saharan Africa, energy efficiency ensures sustainable demand management, aligning with SDG goals for a resilient future.

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Webinar Series: Upscaling Uptake of EE Appliances and Equipment through MEPS and Labels Implementation

Promoting MEPS and energy labels, this webinar offers training for manufacturers, importers, and regulators, fostering knowledge-sharing and sustainability.

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Call for Proposals: Developing and Implementing Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) for the EELA Program

The EELA Program seeks proposals for Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) design, ensuring inclusive, sustainable projects and creating an ESMF for future subprojects.

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Procurement Announcement: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) approach

EELA seeks proposals for a GESI approach to ensure gender equity and inclusion in energy projects. Submit via UNIDO by July 3, 2025 (RFx No. 7000007789).

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EELA Launches Call for Proposals for Market Assessment of Industrial Motors

New procurement opportunity: EELA & UNIDO invite proposals for a market assessment of industrial motors in Africa; apply by 30 June 2025.

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EELA Kenya and WWF: Advancing Sustainable Energy and Forest Management in Tea Sector

EELA Kenya and WWF collaborate to address deforestation in tea production, promoting energy-efficient solutions and sustainable forest management.

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EELA Kenya Country Window holds its first Project Steering Committee

EELA Kenya's PSC inaugural meeting highlighted progress, stakeholder alignment, and Kenya's leadership in sustainable energy, setting a regional benchmark.

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EELA participates in the G20 ETWG 2 Side Event on Energy Efficiency and Affordability

At the G20 ETWG 2 event, UNIDO’s Karin Reiss-Haimbala showcased EELA’s work to boost energy efficiency in Africa.

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Launch of the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Program at the Sweden House in Vienna

The EELA Program was launched on March 26, 2025, at Sweden House in Vienna in the presence of UNIDO’s DG Gerd Müller.