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Innovative financing for Accelerating Coal Transition (ACT) in the Dominican Republic with Chadia Abreu

Innovative financing for Accelerating Coal Transition (ACT) in the Dominican Republic with Chadia Abreu

Chadia Abreu, Advisor for Clean Energy & Climate Solutions at the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Dominican Republic, shares insights on the country’s ambitious Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Fund’s Accelerating Coal Transition (ACT) Program. This landmark initiative, backed by $85 million in financing, aims to replace 312 MW of coal-fired power with renewable energy and storage, while strengthening regulatory frameworks and promoting stakeholder engagement for a just and inclusive transition. As the Dominican Republic navigates the challenges of an isolated island grid and rising electricity demand, the plan underscores the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and a secure, decarbonized energy future for all citizens

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Carbon Markets under the UNFCCC

Carbon Markets under the UNFCCC

In this webinar, Johan Nylander takes you through the history of Carbon Markets under the UNFCCC, shows how this led to today’s Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and outlines the key elements of Article 6.

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