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Online Certifications: UNFCCC Certifications available

The UNFCCC offers several online certifications and training programs aimed at building capacity and enhancing knowledge on climate-related issues. These include: UNFCCC Climate Action and Support Transparency Training (CASTT) : This program focuses on capacity-building for stakeholders in national climate governance. It includes: The UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on Greenhouse Gas Inventories , which is designed to enhance skills in GHG inventory preparation. Training on the Enhanced Transparency Framework , a blended learning module combining online and in-person training. The Adaptation Academy , focusing on vulnerability and adaptation assessments​ UNFCCC ​ UNFCCC Training on Climate Action Transparency : This is part of a broader effort to promote effective participation in Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) processes under the Convention and the Paris Agreement​  UNFCCC Capacity-building Initiatives : These include collaboration with partners to offer specialized tra...

Selection of Countries for COP meetings

The Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings are held annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC ) to discuss global climate action. Here's an overview of how countries are involved and the selection process for hosting these meetings: Eligibility and Selection Process for Hosting COP Meetings Membership in the UNFCCC: Any country that is a party to the UNFCCC can propose itself as a host for the COP meeting. There are currently 198 parties to the UNFCCC, which include all United Nations member states, the European Union, and a few observer states. Geographical Rotation: The COP presidency follows a regional rotation system among the five recognized UN regions: Africa Asia-Pacific Latin America and the Caribbean Eastern Europe Western Europe and Others This ensures fair participation and representation of all regions over time. Submission of Interest: Countries interested in hosting a COP submit their proposal to the UNFCCC Secretariat . Pro...

Status of real practical implementation in context to climate change and sustainability

What is the status of real practical implementation in context to climate change and sustainability or it is only on paper and publishing only on online to see the images ? Give me the brutal truth answers and results of different countries starting with India and other major countries across the world ….? The status of real, practical implementation of climate change and sustainability measures varies widely across countries. While some initiatives have made tangible progress, many efforts remain limited to policies and declarations without significant real-world impact.  Here's a brutal truth assessment of the situation, starting with India and covering other major countries: 1. India: Ambitious Plans but Mixed Results: India has set ambitious climate targets, including achieving 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and aiming for net-zero by 2070. The International Solar Alliance, spearheaded by India, shows some leadership in global renewable energy. Challenges in Implementation...

Renewable Power Markets and its strong future

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The renewable energy power market is a platform to buy and sell electricity generated from different renewable resources like solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, nuclear fusion, etc. These sectors involve various stakeholders like RE developers, utilities, consumers, think tanks, research-consulting, and regulatory bodies. Renewable Energy Power Markets are similar to the regular power markets, with the focus on the renewable regular grid which is gradually converting into a Renewable Energy Grid across the globe. The world "Renewable Foot Prints" is increasing day by day. But still much more to be done with the quantum of the pollution spread and timeline we have. Some of the Renewable Power Markets that support in minimization of carbon emissions with the following platforms are as follows: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) International RE Trade Performance Achieve Trade (PAT) Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Scope 1, 2 and 3 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs...