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The Government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), have on May 24, 2023 launched two projects to advance energy efficiency and sustainable cooling in Rwanda.
Both projects will be implemented using funds mobilised by the Government of Rwanda under a GCF readiness project and a FAO technical cooperation programme.
The support from FAO and GCF will contribute to the establishment and operationalisation of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES).
Speaking at the launch, FAO Rwanda Country Representative, Coumba D. Sow underscored the need for collaboration to make these projects a success.
"The partnership between REMA, FAO and the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain aims to contribute to the reduction of post-harvest losses in Rwanda. Today''s launch is a centrepiece of the project implementation as it invokes collaboration amongst different stakeholders, including representatives of key institutions, development partners, private sector players, and technical experts'''' she noted.
The GCF funds will focus on mitigating food losses through energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling, while the FAO support will provide technical assistance and capacity building for cold chain development in Rwanda.
The funding has been mobilised to support existing activities being implemented by the Government of Rwanda and the United Kingdom, as well as the UN Environment Programme and a consortium of universities from both countries which led to the establishment of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES), which is hosted by the University of Rwanda.
The GCF support will contribute to the Rwanda Cooling Initiative, through which Rwanda developed ambitious Minimum Energy Performance Standards, energy labels and an online licensing system for monitoring the importation of air conditioners and refrigerators.
The funding will also support an ongoing initiative with local banks and appliance vendors that aims to increase the uptake of efficient cooling solutions.
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority is promoting sustainable cooling through a comprehensive awareness campaign and capacity building for technicians, customs officers, and others on the trade of Ozone Depleting Substances, safety, energy efficiency, and other aspects.
"Making cold-chain part of Rwanda''s critical infrastructure is key to reducing food loss, improving livelihoods, accelerating economic growth and meeting our Vision 2050 and international commitments under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and the Paris Agreement. The support from the GCF, FAO and UNEP will ensure the success of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain," said Juliet Kabera, Director General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority.
Both projects will not only contribute to reduce post-harvest losses, they will also contribute to increase agricultural exports and nutritious food, increase skilled labour and student exchange programs, create jobs, improve livelihoods and reduce greenhouse gas emissions among many more.
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) was established in 2020 by the Governments of Rwanda (GoR) and the United Kingdom, the United Nations Environment Programme''s United for Efficiency (UNEP U4E) initiative, the Centre for Sustainable cooling, and a range of academic institutions.
The Centre is hosted by the University of Rwanda (UR) at Rubirizi Campus. ACES is pursued through the Rwanda Cooling Initiative (R-COOL), a joint program of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and UNEP U4E to advance the country''s sustainable development priorities and ambitions for enhanced collaboration on sustainable cooling throughout the continent.
The ACES offers a compelling opportunity across the spectrum: from the largest multinational companies and leading investors to SMEs and local start-ups, from accomplished academics to budding students, major supermarkets and agribusinesses to small-shareholder farmers and cooperatives, and political leaders from the international stage to the village-level, and beyond.
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Washington, Sept 17,2020 –Today,the World Bank Board of Directors approved$150 million in financing to improve access to modern energy for households, enterprises, and public institutions in Rwanda and to enhance the efficiency of electricity services. $75 million will be provided as grant funding,and $75will be providedasa loan.
Building on the achievement of previous World Bank support to the energy sector, the Rwanda Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project (EAQIP) will advance Rwanda''s progress towards achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, while also contributing to the country''s aim of reducing reliance onpollutingcooking fuel by 50%.
"The proposed project is well-timed tobuild ontheWorld Bank''s decade-longsupport to the Government''s energy sector agenda. It willcontribute directly toRwanda''s push toward universal energy accessby2024 and universal access to clean cooking by 2030",saidRolande Pryce, World Bank Country Managerfor Rwanda."We arehonored to bea long-termpartner inthis journey."
Rwanda EAQIPaims to improve electricity access byprovidingfundingforthe country''songoingprogram ofexpandinggrid connections for residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector consumers, as well as by providing grants to reduce the costs of off-grid solar home systems. The project will also enhancethe availability and efficiency oflow-cost renewable energy by restoring capacity at theNtarukaHydro-Power Project, reducing voltage fluctuations on transmission lines, and supporting the national smart meter program.
The project includes the World Bank''s largest clean cooking operation in Africa, and the first project co-financed by the recently launchedClean Cooking Fund(CCF), hosted bytheWorld Bank''sEnergy Sector Management Assistance Program(ESMAP). The CCF will provide $20 millionforcleancooking,with $10 million provided as a grant and$10millionextended asaloan. The project targets 2.15 million people,leveragingan additional US$30 million in public and private sector investments. By incentivizing the private sector and improving the enabling environment, the project aims to develop a sustainable market for affordable clean cooking solutions in Rwanda.
The project is part of the Rwanda Universal Energy Access Program (RUEAP), whichcoordinates the efforts ofdevelopment partnerssupportingthe energy sector tocontribute totheachievement of the targets set out in theNational Strategy for Transformation (2017-24).
"The World Bank is proud to have led the RUEAP on behalf of the development partners, including the French Development Agency (co-financing the EAQIP). The World Banklooksforward to supporting the implementation ofthe ongoingprogram and expects to report positive outcomes in the lives of Rwandans"saidNorahKipwola, World Bank Senior Energy Specialist and the project Task Team Leader.
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