Asia-Pacific Regional Centre

Climate Change Mitigation

The bulk of greenhouse gases emissions caused by human activity come from the energy sector, primarily as a result of burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) to provide electrical power, heat, transportation, and energy for industrial production processes. Burning fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide, which is by far the most significant of the greenhouse gases. Improved energy efficiency, and greater use of renewable sources of energy, such as solar, wind, hydro and modernized biomass technologies, can provide opportunities for people to enjoy essential energy services while consuming much less fuel and generating lower emission levels. In addition, they can help address local and national environmental problems like urban air pollution and acid rain.

The UNDP Climate, Environment and Energy team supports the identification, design, implementation and monitoring of climate change mitigation projects. Climate Change Mitigation projects are aimed at reducing or avoiding greenhouse gas emissions by promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport.

The majority of UNDP mitigation pojects are funded by the GEF and focus on energy efficiency in commercial buildings and industries; on-grid power applications of renewable energy; biomass energy; and sustainable transport in urban areas.

Key Contacts

• Martin KRAUSE
• Manuel SORIANO
• Faris KHADER
• Francisco ARANGO
• Ivo BESSELINK
• Takaaki MIYAGUCHI
• Gernot LAGANDA

Links

• UNDP Climate Change Mitigation Webpage
• GEF Climate Change webpage