Environment and Energy

Energy in the Arab Region: The Need for Sustainable Development (1997)
Author: Hisham Khatib

Report outlining the challenges, problems and environmental impacts facing the energy sector in Arab States, in particular in regards to electricity. Report discusses the need for energy efficiency and outlines UNDP energy initiatives and involvements.

Sustainable Energy in the Arab States (1997)

Document outlines project to improve the management of the energy sector in the Arab region through strengthening national capacities for planning and management, promoting regional cooperation and improving the quality and quantity of energy services.

Energy Efficiency in Lighting, Egypt (2003)

Lessons learned from an energy efficiency project in Egypt. This project promotes the use of efficient lighting equipment by training young people to maintain and install the equipment, demonstrating the benefits of efficient lighting in public areas and lowering financial barriers to domestic use through a revolving loan fund.

Small-Scale Wind Turbines for Water Pumping and Electricity Generation, Egypt (2003)

This brief case study describes a project implemented by the Egyptian Solar Energy Society. The project involved the use of wind energy to meet water access and electricity needs. The goal was to build several turbines for small-scale use to demonstrate and refine the technology, and eventually to lower the cost of technology for larger-scale use.

Solar Energy for Heating Water in Urban/Peri-Urban Areas, Egypt (2003)

This brief case study describes a project in Egypt where solar water heaters were installed in poor neighborhoods. Also provided were training and education programs for community members.

Energy Efficiency Manager Program, Jordan (2003)

This brief case study describes a project aimed at building skills, technology access and institutional commitments for improving energy efficiency in small to medium-sized industries in Jordan.

Mission to the Northern Governorates of Iraq: Back-to-Office Report (2000)
Author: Suresh Hurry

Mission report reflecting discussions with the Electricity Network Rehabilitation Programme (ENRP) Management on the various options for initiating additional energy activities within the context of the Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq.

Electricity Network Rehabilitation Programme (ENRP) Fact Sheet: The Oil For Food Programme

Fact sheet outlining the Oil For Food Programme and UNDP's work under the Electricity Network Rehabilitation Programme's in Iraq.

Promotion of the Use of Domestic Solar Power Heater in Lebanon (1998)

Draft description outlining the rational, barriers, activities and outputs of a project to strengthen the national capacity to promote and encourage the use of domestic solar power heater in Lebanon in order to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy imports.

Building Capacity for Energy Micro-Enterprises and NGOs, Morocco (2003)

Summary of lessons learned from a project building the capacity of entrepreneurs to run rural energy micro-enterprises. This project particularly helps build an understanding of a variety of renewable energy sources and how these relate to various sectors, including agriculture, water, and food preparation.

Hybrid Wind-Solar Power Lighting System for Village Lighting, Occupied Palestinian Territories (2003)

A summary of lessons learned; this project assisted a community in building and operating a solar-wind hybrid power system to meet most of the village's energy needs. Currently, 80% of the community's energy needs are met by the hybrid system, which has resulted in numerous social benefits.

Solar Energy for Drying Crops, Occupied Palestinian Territories (2003)

Summary of lessons learned from a project that started 17 small women's cooperatives that use solar dryers to prepare fruits, herbs and other produce for sale in local markets.

Syria: Supply-Side Efficiency and Energy Conservation and Planning (1998)

Document outlines project aiming to reduce greenhouse gases by improving demand-side and supply-side energy efficiency in Syria.

Assistance in Decentralized Rural Electrification Through Photovoltaics (1997)

Document outlines project aiming to introduce photovoltaic systems (PV) in Syria. Project seeks to provide training in the operation, maintenance and management of the PV system at the local village level.

Cooperation for Solar Energy Development in Syria

Brochure describing the US$ 10 million rural electrification project bringing photovoltaic technology to pilot villages in rural Syria. Project was implemented by the Government of Syria assisted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and UNDP.