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HELIO is an NGO with its mission to promote, at an international level, energy systems which support the principles of ecodevelopment (sustainable and equitable development).
HELIO develops tools that are shared with other analysts and NGOs worldwide. HELIO's indicators are used to evaluate national energy systems and policies and to inform decision-makers about their effectiveness.
Energy, Ecodevelopment and Resilience in Africa A HELIO project supported by CDKN
Understanding the impacts of climate change on the energy sector, including energy supply, demand and access, is critical for ensuring sustainable and climate friendly development. With the support of the Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), HELIO started in 2013 to implement a two-year project to focus on this issue in several West African counties.
The Energy, Ecodevelopment and Resilience in Africa (EERA) project will work with national teams to identify the preconditions for a national soft energy path and to strengthen the capabilities of national energy analysts to define the strategic steps and knowledge required.The project will be conducted in two steps:
- Step 1: Using the TIPEE decision-making tool, developed by HELIO, key government officials and energy practitioners in Benin, Mali and Togo will carry-out national energy policy assessments.
- Step 2: Using the SEP (Soft Energy Paths) Manual updated by HELIO with a focus on Africa, Togo will work to develop a national SEP Framework to implement climate-resilient and low-carbon national energy strategies.
The project started in January 2013. A SEP strategy session was conduced in Paris in early May involving leading energy experts on SEP knowledge and African experience. A short overview in French about SEP Guide is available here.
A Regional Workshop took place in Cotonou, Benin, from June 11-14th. During this workshop the HELIO team provided training to national stakeholders from the Benin, Togo and Mali energy sector on the implementation of the TIPEE indicators and Soft Energy Path strategies.
Next Technical Workshop will take place in December in Lome, Togo.
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Complete list of reports, by year Regional Reports: 1997| 2002| 2006
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Job Opening: HELIO is looking to hire an Executive Director. Deadline for applications is December 15th! |
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UN Thematic Consultation - Energy: HELIO with other network members from CAN and Beyond 2015 crafted this paper, mapping out priorities for the post-2015 energy agenda.
Beyond 2015: This second joint CAN / Beyond 2015 paper was submitted to the UN as part of the preparation for a global, post-2015 environment sustainabilty agenda. |
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EERA The next key event in the EERA project is HELIO's technical workshop in Togo, December 2013.
Gender & Climate Read how HELIO's work is contributing to this important issue.
Energy Potential Read an interview between CDKN and HELIO about how two African countries are assessing their sustainable energy potential. |
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Think-piece Achieving a low-carbon energy sector by drawing on Thomas Edison for inspiration. |
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HELIO Monthly Digest: July 2013 , Past issues |
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TIPEE Reports available Read about how well Cameroon and Togo energy policies support ecodevelopment.
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Publications drawing on HELIO's work:
Climate Impacts on Energy Systems a new World Bank publication that uses HELIO's vulnerability and adaptation indicators.
Climate Change, Disasters and Electricity Generation IDS paper that draws on HELIO's seminal work on energy system vulnerability. |
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