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National Action Plan to Mitigate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
Ghana’s National Action Plan to Mitigate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) identifies 16 mitigation measures to address SLCPs, including methane, with the goal of reducing methane emissions by 56%. One of the implementation pathways it identifies is the monitoring of…
Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan
The Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan sets out a pathway for Ghana to achieve net zero by 2060. For the oil and gas sector, the plan includes actions such as reducing flaring and venting by 80% by 2030 and to zero by 2060 in the upstream sector (through penalties,…
Angola's National Determined Contribution
Angola has submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. Angola has commitment to reducing its GHG emissions by 5% by 2035 unconditionally, using the 2020 Business-As-Usual scenario as a reference point, and by 11% conditional on…
Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Environmental Regulations, 2023
These Regulations seek to regulate, monitor and enforce health and environmental measures relating to midstream and downstream petroleum operations. In terms of the provisions, licensees and permit holders are required to conduct monitoring and control of methane emissions…
Gas Flaring, Venting and Methane Emissions (Prevention of Waste and Pollution) Regulations, 2023
These Regulations have been enacted under the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 and seek to reduce the environmental and social impact of flaring and venting of natural gas and fugitive methane emissions and create social and economic benefits from gas flaring and venting. They apply…
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement: Nigeria
Nigeria has submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. The updated NDC sets economy-wide absolute emissions reduction targets instead of previous percentage reduction targets relative to a business-as-usual scenario. The NDC sets an…
Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC)
The Canadian National Budget 2022 provides up to $3.8 billion in support to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy, including a new 30% Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC) for certain exploration expenditures targeted at nickel, lithium, cobalt,…
Spain Mineral Raw Materials Action Plan 2025-2029
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has launched the Mineral Raw Materials Action Plan 2025-2029, aiming to transform the sector with a comprehensive approach that emphasises recycling, sustainability, and strategic autonomy. The…
Colorado Oil and Gas Methane Intensity Verification Protocol
Under Colorado law, upstream oil and gas operators are required to report their methane emissions and calculated GHG intensities on an annual basis. Methane emissions must be calculated through the creation of a measurement-informed methane inventory. The Oil and Natural Gas…
Law No. 2019-03 on the Petroleum Code
The Petroleum Code sets the state-owned enterprise Petrosen to be in charge of the research, exploitation and management of all industrial and commercial activities in the field of hydrocarbons. The company can use association permits and contracts with private actors to exploit…
Petroleum Code
Under the Petroleum Code, oil operators have a general obligation to exploit petroleum resources while taking into account environmental protection (Article 82). They are also required to undertake abandonment operations following the cessation of oil field exploitation,…
Climate Change Law
According to the 2025 Climate Change Law, the Government of Côte d'Ivoire is responsible for encouraging the use of carbon mechanisms (i.e., mechanisms aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions between two interested parties). The State ensures the coordination of carbon…
Environmental Code
Under the 2023 Environmental Code, any project that is likely to have an environmental impact - including any oil or gas project - is subject to a prior environmental assessment (Article 68). Environmental assessments must take into account the national adaptation and mitigation…
Decree No. 019/2021 Regarding Climate Change
The Climate Change Decree establishes a national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trading system, aiming to create a carbon market in Gabon. This system specifically covers flaring in the oil industry (Article 10) and applies to any operator whose Type 1 and Type 2 emissions…
Framework Law on the Environment
The Framework Law on the Environment stipulates that activities likely to have an impact on the environment are subject to prior authorization, granted on the basis of an environmental impact assessment (Article 14). Operators of natural resources must use appropriate methods to…
US - Japan Agreement on Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chains
The Agreement between Japan and the United States on Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chains, signed on 28 March 2023, outlines a commitment to strengthen and diversify the supply chains of critical minerals essential for clean energy and electric vehicle batteries,…
Joint Statement on the Minerals Security Partnership Announce Support for Mining, Processing and Recycling Projects
The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) conducted a principals' meeting in London, focusing on responsible investment in critical minerals. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration between MSP, like-minded partners and the global financial community. Representatives from…
C3E International
To ensure that the low carbon transition is equitable and inclusive, the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) International initiative was re-launched in 2017 as a joint effort between the Clean Energy Ministerial and the IEA. The initiative, co-led and co-chaired by…
Social Energy Fund
Through its Social Energy Fund (FOES), the Colombian government provides energy affordability financial support to rural and vulnerable households. The financial support is channelled through energy provider bills, with the FOES allocating compensation payment to energy…
Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program - Green Jobs
Canada’s Department of Natural Resources through the Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP – Green Jobs) is supporting the clean energy transition through inclusive and sustainable job creation for youth (ages 15 to 30). STIP – Green Jobs, partner of Canada’s Youth…
WePOWER Network in South Asia
WePOWER Network is a women’s network dedicated to professionals in South Asia’s energy and power sectors and to students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The programme notes that the total share of women in South Asian power utilities ranges…
Clean Energy Ministerial Empowering People initiative
A new initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), “Empowering People: Advancing Skills and Inclusivity for Clean Energy Transitions”, seeks to highlight critical socio-economic elements of the energy transition that relate to empowering people and promoting just and…
Canada's Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
In Canada, there are over 200 communities that rely completely on diesel for heat and power. They often depend on small diesel-based micro-grids for their energy supply that are inefficient, vulnerable to outages, expensive to operate, and contribute to local pollution. The vast…
Chile’s “Energia+Mujer” programme
The Chilean government launched a public-private partnership in 2018 to develop a strategy to promote greater participation of women in the country’s clean energy transition. The programme “ Energia + Mujer ” began implementation by Chile’s Ministry for Energy in 2020 and runs…
Growing our Clean Energy Workforce initiative in Victoria, Australia
In March 2022, the government of Victoria in Australia announced the AUD 11 million Growing our Clean Energy Workforce package , which includes subsidised apprenticeships, professional mentoring and access to ongoing education for women in the clean energy space. The state found…
Student Energy Solutions Movement
Student Energy is a Canada-based, youth-led organisation that aims to empower the next generation of leaders to drive energy and climate transitions. It works with a network of 50 000 young people from over 120 countries to build sustainable energy knowledge, skills and…
South Africa’s REI4P and SARETEC
South Africa introduced in 2011 the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme ( REI4P ) to stimulate private investment through competitive tenders in wind, biomass, small hydro and other technologies. To date, it has resulted in over 6 GW of new…
Mexico’s Integrated Energy Services Project
Mexico extended electricity coverage to Indigenous rural parts of the country by installing renewable energy facilities through the Integrated Energy Services Project, which was co-financed by the World Bank and the Mexican government. Many Indigenous communities in Mexico live…
Girls4rurals initiative
The “ Girls4rurals ” initiative was launched in 2018 by the social enterprise group Rural Development Initiative and its implementing partner, Himalayan Innovations, to bring together young girls to build cleaner and greener communities. The initiative trains young Himalayan…
The EU’s "Equality platform for the energy sector"
The European Commission is establishing an ‘Equality platform for the energy sector’ to promote a commitment to inclusion and equality in all its forms. Through this, the EU is embracing equality and inclusion not only as a core principle and a fundamental right, but also…
Enel Open Africa Power Initiative
In 2018, the Enel Foundation launched an educational partnership, the Open Africa Power initiative, with the support of the Italian government and in partnership with top academic institutions from Italy and Africa. The aim of the initiative is to “empower and retain African…
Count Us In campaign
Count Us In is a global communications campaign with the goal to inspire one billion citizens to reduce carbon pollution. Designed to engage a mass “non-activists” audience, it is an online platform that includes 16 simple steps citizens can take to reduce their carbon footprint…
India’s #GiveItUp campaign
The #GiveItUp campaign was launched by the government of India in 2015 to encourage LPG users who can afford to pay the market price for LPG to voluntarily surrender their LPG subsidy, motivated by a national effort to bring down a massive subsidy bill for the government. The…
Seva Kendra Calcutta’s gender mainstreaming project for solar lighting
Seva Kendra Calcutta, with funding from Misereor E.V. Germany, initiated a project in 2015 on Natural Resource Management addressing Climate Change by Gender Mainstreaming through Solar Technology. The main objective of the programme is to improve energy security for about 1 400…
Austria’s Environmental Foundation
As part of its efforts to reduce GHG emissions and reduce its dependency on Russian oil and gas imports, Austria’s government has prioritised rapid expansion of wind, solar, hydropower and biomass. The Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility,…
Canadian energy advisor recruitment, training and mentorship programme
To support new programmes for the transition to a low-carbon economy, the government of Canada is taking steps to offer skills and training in various areas of clean energy sectors. Natural Resources Canada is leading the recruitment and training of EnerGuide energy advisors to…
Kopernik’s Wonder Women programme in Eastern Indonesia
The Kopernik’s Wonder Women programme implemented in Eastern Indonesia aims to help reduce energy poverty by providing access to clean energy sources. The programme trains women micro entrepreneurs and provides them with affordable clean technologies such as biomass stoves,…
Denmark’s Inge Lehmann Programme
Denmark’s Inge Lehmann Programme offers research grants to researchers with the objective of improving gender balance. Inge Lehmann grants are awarded to younger researchers, as evidence shows that gender imbalances emerge at early career stages in research environments. The…
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act, 1989
The Act regulates the export, import and transit of hazardous waste to ensure that it is managed in an environmentally sound manner. The Act defines "hazardous waste" in terms of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their…
Legislative Decree No. 49 of 2014
The Italian Legislative Decree No. 49/2014 implements the EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU by establishing Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), requiring producers to finance and organise systems for collection,…
Organic provisions for the valorisation, promotion and protection of Made in Italy
This law was written and enacted on 27 December 2023, and entered into force in January 2024. The primary aim of this law is to valorise, promote, and protect products and industries that are distinctly Italian. National Made in Italy Fund: A key component of this strategy is…
Germany's Untied Loan Guarantees (UFK)
Germany’s Untied Loan Guarantees support German companies that procure commodities through large-scale international projects in emerging and developing economies. The guarantees safeguard lenders involved in overseas projects from commercial and political default risks,…
Second-Hand Goods Act 2009
The Second-Hand Goods Act of 2009 establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating recycling activities in South Africa, with a particular focus on metal recycling. The legislation aims to prevent the trade in stolen metals whilst ensuring ethical recycling practices through…
Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations 2020
South Africa's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations, established under the National Environmental Management Waste Act and implemented on 5 May 2021, create a comprehensive framework for product lifecycle management. These regulations require producers to take…
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
The Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 establish comprehensive regulations for the collection, recycling and management of all types of batteries in India, including automotive, portable, industrial and electric vehicle batteries. The regulations aim to create a circular…
Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources
The Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources is a legal framework established to preserve the environment and support national economic development by controlling waste generation and promoting efficient recycling practices through various regulatory measures…
Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
Enacted in 1992 and amended most recently in 2021, The Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal seeks to prevent environmental pollution caused by the transboundary movement of wastes and implement the Basel Convention on the Control of…
Law for the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources
The law promotes the reduction of waste, reuse of parts, and recycling of used products as raw materials. It sets out responsibilities for manufacturing business operators of specified industries and products in relation to production, product designing, labelling,…
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act is intended to implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). It transposes the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) into German…
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act 917)
This Act outlines the control, management and disposal of hazardous waste and electrical and electronic waste in Ghana, including definitions of used and waste equipment. The Act also references key provisions of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of…