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Software plays an important role in determining the environmental impact of ICT products. It has a measurable impact on computer-hardware energy consumption and increasing requirements can make it necessary to replace computer hardware prematurely – a phenomenon known as software obsolescence. read more

This project aimed at improving awareness for a sustainable use of hydropower based on international standards. Key stakeholders were familiarized with how to operationalize the rules of the World Commission on Dams (WCD) and the Sustainability Guidelines and Protocol of the International Hydropower Association (IHA). read more

The aim of the project was to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings in Romania. For this, different models of third-party-funding (Contracting-models) were evaluated for their applicability. read more

The goal of the project was to advise Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian environmental authorities on developing a concept for carrying out Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for offshore wind parks. A manual was written, adapted to the individual basic conditions of the target country, describing the essential procedural steps and content of tests.  read more

Citepa, the International Expert Centre on Air Pollution and Climate Change, supported the Kazakh International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIPC) and its BAT Bureau in introducing Best Available Techniques (BAT) and developping Best Reference Documents (BREF). They jointly drafted exemplary BREFs on large combustion plants and on production of cement and lime. Citepa p... read more

In 2004 Russian Federation signed the Kyoto Protocol with the intention to be host country for joint Implementation projects. After signing of the protocol was the need to provide legal conditions for the implementation of these projects in the Russian Federation. read more

The objectives of this project were a) the information about energy efficient wastewater treatment and the use of sludge and other organic material in Moldova, b) the institutionalisation of a technical dialogue about modern wastewater treatment plants and its impact for the process of environmental reforms towards EU-regulations and c) the vitalisation of a culture of discussion amongst the n... read more