#Hydropower projects, when carefully designed, can be a catalyst for social change. They can advance #GenderEquality and social inclusion, in turn addressing disparities based on social identity factors. Learn more in ESMAP’s latest Report: 🔗https://rb.gy/c6vujf
ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
International Trade and Development
Washington, District of Columbia 4,742 followers
A World Bank partnership to achieve access to electricity for all by 2030 and decarbonization across the energy sector.
About us
ESMAP is a partnership between the World Bank and over 20 partners working to achieve universal access to affordable and sustainable electricity by 2030 and to achieve decarbonization across the energy sector For 40 years, the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance program has worked with developing and emerging-market countries to solve their energy challenges. Backed by 24 partners, including governments and foundations, ESMAP is at the forefront of the energy transformation. ESMAP focuses on reform from the ground up, starting with government policies, and regulatory and operational frameworks. This ensures that energy solutions are not just sustainable, but actually sustained. Set up in 1983 to help low-income countries respond to oil price increases, ESMAP now has a diversified agenda from household energy and clean cooking, to national policy reform and integration of cutting-edge clean energy technologies and solutions.
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www.esmap.org
External link for ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- renewables, access, decarbonization, geothermal, data and analytics, energy subsidies, mini grids, offshore wind, energy transition, energy storage, Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI) , closing the gender gap, Power Markets, Grid Connectivity, and Regional Trade (MARCOT) , efficient and clean cooling, green hydrogen, innovative solar, off-grid solar, zero carbon public sector, industrial decarbonization, leave no one behind, improving livelihoods and human capital, and supporting coal regions in transition
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1818 H St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20433, US
Employees at ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
Updates
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🤝International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), The World Bank’s #ESMAP’s Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative, and UN Energy met during the #HLPF for a discussion on amplifying investments in renewable through policy and financial risk mitigation. This session brought voices from various sectors to tackle challenges, exchange success stories, and set priorities for investment scale-up. Together, we can achieve sustainable energy for all by #2030. Learn more: https://hlpf.un.org/2024 #HLPF #EnergyDialogue #PolicyInnovation #InvestmentOpportunities
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🌍✨ ESMAP is pioneering innovative risk mitigation structures for #RenewableEnergy in countries like #Tajikistan, #Namibia, and #Botswana, focusing on leveraging climate financing for guarantees. These efforts are setting the stage for a more secure and sustainable energy future. The World Bank’s #ESMAP’s Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative together with our partners International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and UN Energy are holding a discussion during the #HLPF on how to amplify investments in renewable energy through policy and financial risk mitigation and take #ClimateFinancing to the next level. Learn more: https://hlpf.un.org/2024 #ClimateFinancing #Guarantees #SustainableEnergy #HLPF
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According to International Energy Agency (IEA) the equivalent of the entire length of the global grid network needs to be replaced or doubled by 2040 to meet energy and climate goals. 🌍 Discover how The World Bank & #ESMAP are supporting countries in this endeavor: http://wrld.bg/Bax650SnzNY
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DYK Developers of #Hydropower projects collaborate w/local communities to ensure lasting #SocioEconomic benefits like skill development, revenue-sharing mechanisms, and infrastructure? Learn more in ESMAP’s latest Report: 🔗https://rb.gy/c6vujf #SDG7 #Hydropower #EnergyTransition #LivablePlanet #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateGoals Elín Hallgrímsdóttir The World Bank Chandrasekar Govindarajalu Bente Brunes
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Did you miss the launch of our report: Sustainable Cooling in Off-Grid Rural Areas | The Nexus between Access to Energy and Clean Cooling? You can now watch it here: https://lnkd.in/euWguG29 Leo Blyth Ben Hartley Clemencia Torres de Mästle
📢 📢📢 TODAY 📢 📢📢 🗓️ 24 June 🕔 11:AM (EDT) / 5 PM CET 📌 Join here: https://lnkd.in/dXxusHzj A new joint report by #ESMAP and #SEforALL: Sustainable Cooling in Off-Grid Rural Areas: The Nexus between Access to Energy and Clean Cooling will be launched today! #OffGridCooling is crucial as it addresses the significant yet often overlooked needs of rural populations, especially as temperatures continue to rise. Hear insights from the authors & discussants today at 11am (EDT). #ESMAP The World Bank, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Leo Blyth Ben Hartley Clemencia Torres de Mästle #OffGridCooling #OffGridEnegy #EnergyAccess #ESMAP #UniversalAccess #CleanCooling #RenewableEnergy #DRE #Electrification #GlobalDevelopment #SustainableEnergy #2030Agenda #SubSaharanAfrica #SDG7
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👉 Register now to attend ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erMcudfr Our partner, OECD Environment is holding an event where participants will exchange views on the available risk mitigation instruments that can be used to address priority risks as well as mechanisms to co-ordinate investments for clean hydrogen projects in EMDEs. 🗓️ Don’t miss the opportunity to join inspiring discussions with world-leading experts!
What are the key challenges that deter financial institutions from investing in clean hydrogen projects? The OECD - OCDE will look to answer this question during a virtual workshop with the support of The World Bank on De-risking instruments and international co-ordination for clean hydrogen in emerging markets and developing economies, on 18 July at 13:00-15.00 CEST. Speakers from financial institutions, government agencies and industry, including the African Development Bank Group, Swiss Re, ENGIE, and the Chilean Economic Development Agency, will exchange views on the available risk mitigation instruments that can be used to address priority risks as well as mechanisms to co-ordinate investments for clean hydrogen projects in EMDEs. 🗓️ Don’t miss the opportunity to join inspiring discussions with world-leading experts! 👉 Register now to attend ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erMcudfr
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The message from the custodians of the Tracking SDG7 Report 2024 announced the new estimate of people worldwide w/out access to electricity has grown to 685 million. A must-read! New World Bank loans approved for Guinea-Bissau in Solar Energy to Expand Access to Electricity. Liberia also gets approval for its Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach Phase II while Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration: Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage (TEES) Project. Seven new publications have been released encompassing access, energy transition, and renewables. Check out our Data and new Videos! And last, catch up on all the events ESMAP was present, organized, or co-organized. We will be taking a summer break. See you in September! Happy reading!
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CLOSING TOMORROW: Are you a senior ESG leader passionate about driving sustainability and advancing social and economic inclusion across the world? IFC has seven Manager, ESG Support, Investment and Advice roles open across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. These senior roles will partner with stakeholders to open up opportunities for economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable private investment. Apply by June 30 at ifc.org/careers #CareersWithImpact #ESGjobs #recruitment
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📣NEW ESMAP REPORT📣 Political Economy Analysis and Communications for Energy Subsidy Reform | Approaches and Insights from Recent Technical Assistance 📊Do you know the role of political economy analysis and communications in supporting energy subsidy reform efforts? #ESMAP’s latest report presents a qualitative assessment of our work to date. Download the Report🔗https://ow.ly/7KW850RxYj3