Information & Publications

Welcome to our Publications page. Here you can find pdf versions of several Energy-related publications and references of other related bibliography. We have also included a list of project brochures and RET factsheets.

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Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment Report (2008)
(English PDF, 2Mb)

Analysis of Trends and Issues in the Financing of Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency

Addressing the serious issue of climate change requires substantial investment in new technologies, processes and services. This investment is not just desirable, it is essential. Without substantial and sustained investment in clean energy and other measures now, the reality of a global economy free of climate change impacts will remain a distant dream.

This report is a non-technical summary of the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook. It focuses on its Alternative Policy and Beyond the Alternative Policy Scenarios.

Energizing Cleaner Production – a Guide for Trainers
(English PDF, 1 Mb)

This guide contains a Management Course for company managers, which outlines an approach to improve energy efficiency, more effective national policies, mechanisms to finance projects, and the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol.

The Hydrogen Economy: a non-technical review
(English PDF, 350 Kb) - (French PDF, 600 Kb)

This report is a non-technical summary of the main issues surrounding hydrogen energy.

Legal Issues Guidebook to the Clean Development Mechanism
(PDF, 1154 Kb)

The Guidebook aims at providing an in-depth analysis of the various types of risks associated with the different stages of the CDM project cycle and possible legal and contractual approaches that could be adopted to minimize these risks.

Institutional Strategy to Promote the Clean Development Mechanism in Peru
(PDF, 662 Kb)

This booklet aims to show how Peru has designed an institutional strategy to promote the CDM under a "national project cycle " inspired by and complying with the international rules for the CDM.

Making it Happen: Renewable Energy Finance and Role of Export Credit Agencies
(PDF, 297 Kb)

Developed in consultation with multi-stakeholder working group, the paper gives a range of options that ECAs themselves or their respective governments can undertake to address some of the barriers to renewable energy finance.

Financial Risk Management Instruments for Renewable Energy Projects
(PDF, 397 Kb).

Appropriate risk management tools can help remove some of the barriers to financing Renewable Energy Technology (RET) projects, particularly in developing countries where risk and risk perceptions are highest. This study will pave the way for an upcoming GEF project that will promote the use of financial risk management instruments that favor the development of RETs.

A Guide to Emissions Trading
(PDF, 658 Kb).

This booklet provides in non-technical language a theoretical model of an emissions trading system, various types of emissions trading system designs as well as examples of existing systems.
2002. ISBN: 87-550-3150-1. (Available now in French)

Open for Business
(PDF, 2.08 Mb).

This document gives a full explanation of the Rural Energy Enterprise Development (REED) aproach.
2003. ISBN: 92-807-2163-1.

Clean Development Mechanism
(PDF, 110 Kb)

This document provides an overview of the CDM's background, structure, and project cycle, and examines the potential value and benefits for participating developing countries. The document also suggests steps for developing a national CDM strategy and provides examples of CDM projects. 2002. ISBN: 87-550-386-6.

Reforming Energy Subsidies
(PDF, 289 Kb)

This booklet draws on recent work on energy-subsidy reform carried out by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). It summarizes in non-technical language the central issues related to energy subsidies and key messages for policy makers looking to reform subsidy programmes. 2002, UNEP, IEA. ISBN: 92-807-2208-5.

Climate Change 2001: Mitigation

This brochure reproduces the Summary for Policymakers and Technical Summary of the Working Group III contribution to the Third Assessment Report. WMO, UNEP. ISBN 0-521-80770-0. Purchase here

Managing Technological Change
(PDF, 533 Kb).

An explanatory summary of the IPCC Working Group III Special Report 'Methodological and Technological Issues in Technology Transfer'. UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics publication, 2001, 20 p., ISBN 92-807-2067-7.(AVAILABLE NOW IN 5 OTHER LANGUAGES: Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian)

Technology without Borders: Case Studies of Technology Transfer
(PDF, 784 Kb).

It presents case studies of successful transfer of climate-friendly technology and practices. These terms used here refer to technologies, practices or techniques, which reduce greenhouse-gas emissions or assist countries in adapting to climate change. UNEP Publication in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI), 2001. 121 pp.

Natural Selection: Evolving Choices for Renewable Energy Technology and Policy
(PDF, 1.18 Mb).

UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics publication, 2000, 36 p., ISBN 92-807-1968-8, 2000. USD 20.00. Purchase here

The GHG Indicator: UNEP Guidelines for Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Businesses and Non-Commercial Organisations
(PDF, 419 Kb).

The Guidelines provide a step-by-step method for calculation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and then show how these can be combined to give a single GHG Indicator for an organisation's overall contribution to climate change. 2000, 61 p.

African Perspectives on the Clean Development Mechanism
(PDF, 411 Kb). Brooke, C; Turkson, J.; (eds.).

Papers presented at the Regional Workshop New Partnerships for Sustainable Development: The Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol, Accra, Ghana, 21-24 September 1998, (Risø National Laboratory. UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy and Environment, Roskilde, 1999) 107 p.

Renewable sources of energy, with special emphasis on wind energy. (PDF, 77 Kb).

Redlinger, R.; Andersen, P.D.; Morthorst, P.E., (United Nations Economic and Social Council, 1998).

Mitigation and adaptation cost assessment: Concepts, methods and appropriate use
(PDF, 949 Kb).

Christensen, J.M.; Halsnæs, K.; Sathaye, J. (eds.). (Risø National Laboratory. UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy and Environment, Roskilde, 1998) 169 p.

LP Gas Safety: Guidelines for Good Safety Practice in the LP Gas Industry

A comprehensive view of LP gas safety, covering such common LPG hazards as fire and explosion. Intended for non-experts who may have responsibility for, or otherwise be concerned with, good practice in relation to LP gas handling, distribution and use. Published with the World LP Gas Association, 1998. 85 pp. ISBN: 92-807-1711. Stock No. 2915. USD 20.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Role of Voluntary Programmes

Opportunities as well as barriers in the commercial/residential sector, industry transport, farming and power generation for a geographically diverse set of countries. Includes case studies. Aimed at government and industry decision makers. Published with US EPA, 1997. 118 pp. ISBN: 92-807-1677-8. Stock No. TE5. USD 45.00

The Oil Industry Experience: Technology Cooperation and Capacity Building - Contribution to Agenda 21

Case studies from around the world. Describe industry initiatives contributing to sustainable development by improving national economies and local communities' quality of life via technology cooperation and capacity building while boosting the companies' long-term business success. Published with IPIECA, 1995. 65 pp. ISBN: 92-807-1522-4. Stock No.GM5. USD 7.00. Purchase here

Transport and the Global Environment: Accounting for GHG Reductions in Policy Analysis

Guidelines on analyzing the GHG emission implications of various transport options, with detailed case studies. First edition, 2001. 195 pp., ISBN: 92-807-2097-X.

TransAPELL: Guidance for Dangerous Goods Transport Emergency Planning in a Local Community (Technical Report 35)

Intended to help raise awareness and understanding of dangerous good transport, show emergency planning groups how to identify and evaluate hazards and guide local officials in developing, testing, training for and evaluating community emergency preparedness plans.
Published with Swedish Rescue Services Agency, 2000. 68 pp. ISBN: 92-807-1907-6. Stock No. 2679. USD 50.00

Older Gasoline Vehicles - In Developing Countries and Economies in Transition: Their Importance and the Policy Options for Addressing Them (PDF, 1.16 Mb),

joint OECD/UNEP publication, 1999, 38p., ISBN 92-807-1796-9, USD 30.00 Purchase here

Phasing Lead out of Gasoline: An Examination of Policy Approaches in Different Countries (PDF, 288 Kb),

joint OECD/UNEP publication, 1999, 14p., ISBN 92-807-1796-0.USD 20.00 Purchase here

Global Opportunities for Reducing the Use of Leaded Gasoline

Discusses the need to reduce lead in gasoline, especially in developing countries, and proposes measures governments can take to this end. 1998. 59 pp., ISBN: 92-807-1528-3. Stock No. 2381. USD 15. Purchase here

Energy Savings in the Transport Sector

UNEP DTIE Technical Report #25. Basic technical steps, with focus on road transport. Tells how to design energy-efficient systems or improve existing ones. Includes policy and management tools. Suitable for government decision makers and transport system managers in any country. Paperback, 1995, 79p., ISBN 92-907-1431-7, USD 30.00. Purchase here

Fundamental Safety Principles
This publication states the fundamental safety objective and ten associated safety principles, and briefly describes their intent and purpose. The fundamental safety objective — to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation — applies to all circumstances that give rise to radiation risks.

Climate Risk Toolkit for Corporate Leaders

Ceres and the Investor Network on Climate Risk have published a new toolkit to help corporate leaders and directors address the strategic and financial challenges associated with global climate change.

Methodological and Technological Issues in Technology Transfer

Special Report of IPCC Working Group III, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Describes how governments can facilitate and enhance transfer of ESTs, especially those related to GHGs. Also of use to decision makers in the private sector, lending institutions, multilateral agencies, NGOs and the public.
Published with IPCC and WMO, 2000. 466 pp. Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0 521 80494 9.

Power Sector Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa

Turkson, J.K.(ed.) ISBN:0333751299, 248p., Macmillan, London, 2000.

The Kyoto protocol. A guide and assessment

Grubb, M.; Vrolijk, C.; Brack, D.; Forsyth, T.; Lanchbery, J.; Missfeldt, F. (Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, 1999) 256 p. ISBN 1 85383 580 3.

Tomorrow's Markets - Global Trends and Their Implications for Business

The volume provides a foundation of data that will help to highlight and help leaders capitalize on market opportunities. WRI, UNEP, WBCSD, 2002. 61 p. ISBN 1-56973-497-6.

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