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    Breaking through on technology: overcoming the barriers to the development and wide deployment of low carbon technology

    Global Climate Network, 2009
    Low carbon technology faces similar transfer and deployment barriers as other forms of new or emerging technology. This study draws on primary research and reviews of national policies in eight countries and suggests that effective development and ‘transfer’ of low carbon technology requires a complex combination of factors that lie both inside and outside of the aegis of the UNFCCC.
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    Achieving gender equality through response to climate change: case studies from local action to global policy

    The Centre for People and Forests, 2012
    This paper presents specific examples of the work of members of the Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA), showcasing their diverse expertise and practical experience, as well as highlighting lessons learned in developing and implementing gender-responsive climate policy and practice at all levels.
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    World energy trilemma 2012: time to get real - the case for sustainable energy policy

    World Energy Council, 2012
    Based on more than 40 interviews with energy sector CEOs and senior executives, as well as the 2012 Energy Sustainability Index, this 4th edition of the World Energy Trilemma report attempts to identify and describe what industry executives believe they need from policymakers.
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    Achieving development goals with renewable energy: the case of Tanzania

    Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2012
    Lack of reliable access to electricity is a significant barrier to economic development and job creation in Tanzania. This ‘Inside story on climate compatible development’ by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) explores Tanzania’s Small Power Projects (SPP) programme.
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    Russia's energy diplomacy

    Chatham House [Royal Institute of International Affairs], UK, 2011
    This paper discusses Russia’s vast energy resources as it’s a mainstay for foreign policy and an essential source of its current political power projection and international prestige. These resources can act as a source of economic attraction for neighbours and partners and are a significant factor in bilateral relations with neighbours that can be traded for political and economic benefit.
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    Energy for rural India

    Elsevier, 2009
    This research investigates how rural electrification could be achieved in India using different energy sources and what effects this could have for climate change mitigation. It uses the Regional Energy Model (REM) to develop scenarios for rural electrification for the period 2005–2030 and to assess the effects on greenhouse gas emissions, primary energy use and costs.
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    Making renewable energy affordable: the South African Renewables Initiative

    Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2012
    South Africa has a predominantly coal-fired electricity system and ever-growing energy needs. However, the use of renewable energy resources for electricity generation is currently almost non-existent.
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    IRENA handbook on renewable energy nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) for project developers and policy makers

    International Renewable Energy Agency, 2012
    This handbook focuses on the role that nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) can play in promoting renewable energy (RE) in developing countries.
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    Energy, water and climate change in southern Africa: what are the issues that need further investment and research?

    Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town (UCT), 2012
    Regional climate change projections for southern Africa indicate that global warming is likely to lead to greater increases in annual mean temperatures than the global average.
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    International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

    The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) promotes the widespread and increased adoption and the sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy.

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