Submitted by
irvina
on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 08:13
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Oceania Regional Office
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
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Capacity building
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Two training workshops have been conducted in partnership with Global Sustainable Energy Solutions to certify Nauru Utilities Corporation and private electricians in Grid-Connected Solar PV design, installation, and operations. These training workshops included practical exercises resulting in an additional 11kW of solar PV capacity being installed on the Nauru electrical grid.
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Completed
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Education/Communication/Raising awareness
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Poster/writing contest conducted at primary/secondary level in schools to broaden awareness of environmental impacts renewable energy/energy efficiency technology may have on the country. Prizes have been awarded to the most exemplary submissions at various grade levels.
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Completed
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Other (please specify)
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A Low Carbon Fund has been established in partnership with the Nauru Utilities Corporation, resulting in over 5 successful applicants receiving subsidies for replacing old appliances with high efficiency refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines. The fund has been populated with over US$90,000 in capital, and is currently under disbursement to qualified applicants.
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On-going
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Actors involved in these activities
IUCN Members
2ECE514B-B8A3-E011-96D3-002655853524
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat