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Survey indicates need for single entry point on UN energy initiatives
A recent survey conducted by UN-Energy and Development Gateway indicated the need for a single entry point into the UN System’s work on energy.
Global alliance for clean cookstoves
The UN and other donor agencies have created the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves to scale-up the adoption of clean cookstoves in the developing world.
Ethanol fuel in Brazil
Brazil is the world's second largest producer of ethanol fuel and the world's largest exporter. Together, Brazil and the United States lead the industrial production of ethanol fuel.
UN pushes for better energy policies to fight poverty
New knowledge network to provide a common voice on energy issues
UN-Energy has launched an online knowledge network to act as a gateway for sharing information about energy initiatives within the UN system. It not only seeks to facilitate stronger collaboration between UN agencies but also engage non-UN stakeholders. “We hope that the knowledge network can help to increase the visibility of UN-Energy as an interagency mechanism for cooperation and delivery on energy issues,” said Chairman Kandeh Yumkella.