Claudio Seebach

I learned a lot at today`s event about the potential of green hydrogen in South America. As Rafael Matas Trillo mention the “green hydrogen frenzy” has given way to “green hydrogen realism,” an opportunity to seriously consider regulatory and infrastructure strategies to achieve “speed and scale” for this promising industry. As I was discussing with my colleague Giulia Branco Spiess earlier today, Brazil seems to be sending mixed signals regarding what it wants from the potential of green hydrogen. The Brazilian Senate has altered a bill designed to promote green hydrogen production, potentially compromising its environmental benefits. Originally, the bill mandated using renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. However, the accepted amendments now include ethanol, biogas, biomethane, and hydroelectric power as sources, raising the carbon emission threshold from 4 kgCO2e/kgH2 to 7 kgCO2e/kgH2. This change may undermine Brazil's green hydrogen credibility compared to international standards. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.

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Attention clean energy pioneers and diplomats of the future! 🌞🌿🤝 BERSTIC brings us a revolutionary perspective that is transforming the global renewable energy landscape: Science diplomacy, an opportunity for renewable energies'. Presented by the visionary Susan Benavides, from the Mesa Intersectorial de Diplomacia Científica (MIDICI), Colombia. Ever wondered how diplomacy can drive the clean energy revolution? Susan Benavides is about to reveal how science and international cooperation are opening new frontiers in sustainable energy. Get ready to discover: 🌍 How science diplomacy is accelerating the adoption of renewable energy. 🔬 Unique opportunities arising from international collaboration in clean energy. 🚀 Colombia's role on the global renewable energy stage Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that is redefining the planet's energy future. Tune in to our live stream here: https://lnkd.in/eGjtDbmi Join now and witness how science diplomacy is catalysing a renewable energy revolution - your participation can be the spark that ignites a cleaner, more sustainable future! #BERSTIC2024 #EnergyDiplomacy #RenewableEnergies #GlobalCooperation #GlobalInnovation #ScienceWithoutBorders #SustainableFuture #InternationalCollaboration #InnovativeDiplomacy #ScienceForChange #ColombianEuropeanBridges #TechnologicalDiplomacy #CultureInnovation

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We need all hands on deck to achieve Puerto Rico's #energytransition to #renewables by 2050. Floating photovoltaic panels (#FPV), while not a panacea, is an additional tool to meet Act 17's #cleanenergy goals. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently found that several of Puerto Rico's artificial reservoirs are suitable for deploying FPVs. You can find the June 2024 NREL study, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with the support of FEMA, in the first comment to this post. Today, El Vocero de Puerto Rico published a piece on the NREL study and #floatingsolar potential. The article includes statements by USDA Rural Development Puerto Rico State Director Max J Trujillo on the opportunity that this technology presents for Puerto Rico. https://lnkd.in/gyvJV25n #solarenergy Angela Ortega Pastor Evan Rosenlieb Javier Rúa-Jovet USDA

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How the Public and Private Sectors Can Cooperate to Create Bankable #ClimateChange Projects: The case of #Mexico. This has come up during many of my recent conversations. Below are just some ideas to create bankable climate change projects and mobilize the necessary #investment: 1.    Strategic Alliances: between governments and private companies to share resources, knowledge, and risks. Example: the #GermanMexicanClimateAlliance works on the implementation of climate and #biodiversity objectives. 2.    Political Dialogue: between sectors to better understand their needs and capabilities. Example: The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (#ECLAC) promotes dialogue between governments and companies to strengthen collaboration in climate mitigation and adaptation. 3.    Joint Financing: Create mixed/blended investment #funds where the public and private sectors contribute capital to finance #climatechange projects. Examples: #EcoBusinessFund, backed by bilateral donors (#BMZ and #EU), #DFIs (#FMO, #OeEb), impact investors (#Calvert), and private sector banks.  It seeks to address the lack of financing for local #sustainablebusinesses that contribute to #biodiversityconservation and #climateaction. 4.    Fiscal and Regulatory Incentives: such as #taxincentives or a favorable regulatory framework to attract private investments. Examples: #GreenGigatonChallenge aims to combat deforestation through public-private partnerships, incentivized by government policies. For the #renewableenergy sector in Mexico, a good first step could be an increase in the MW allowance for #distributedgeneration projects. 5.    Pilot and Demonstrative Projects: that demonstrate the technical and financial viability of #climatechangetechnologies, which can help attract private investment on a larger scale. Example: The #BarefootCollege in India, where indigenous Mexican #women are trained in #solarenergy. 6.    Transparency and Accountability: in project management to build trust among investors and facilitate the mobilization of resources. Example: Organizations like #SOSTENIBLES promote transparency in the management of climate change projects involving the private sector. 7.    Integration of Nature-Based Solutions (#NbS): to address climate change, as the #UNDP does in Mexico, in collaboration with subnational governments and the private sector. 8.    Knowledge Platforms: for the exchange of knowledge and best practices between the public and private sectors to foster innovation and collaboration. Example: Initiatives like the #SolarGrandmothers in Oaxaca, where indigenous women are trained in solar energy. 10.  Focus on Social Co-benefits: of climate change projects to make them more attractive to a variety of investors. Example: Projects funded by GEF’s #SmallGrantsProgramme demonstrate how investment in environmental recovery can have a significant social and #ecologicalimpact.

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🤖 🌿 The Alliance Between AI and Sustainable Development: A Green Future. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a crucial tool in tackling global sustainability challenges, particularly in relation to climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By analyzing vast amounts of data and predicting outcomes, AI offers innovative solutions that can transform industries and enhance efficiency, driving us toward a more sustainable future. Studies indicate that AI could help achieve 79% of the SDGs and up to 93% of environmental targets, showcasing its immense potential in promoting sustainability. AI is already improving climate predictions, optimizing energy use, and advancing smart agriculture. For instance, it enhances predictive climate models, manages energy consumption in smart cities, and assists farmers in monitoring crops in real-time, boosting productivity while reducing environmental impact. However, challenges remain, such as AI’s significant energy consumption and the risk of widening global inequalities. Training large AI models is energy-intensive, contributing to carbon emissions. Additionally, the uneven distribution of AI resources could exacerbate technological disparities between developed and developing nations. Ethical concerns, including privacy and algorithmic bias, also demand careful consideration to ensure that AI is used responsibly and equitably. In summary, AI offers powerful tools for addressing sustainability challenges, but its implementation must be managed wisely to ensure a greener and more equitable future. https://lnkd.in/gnixnubr #ArtificialIntelligence #Sustainability #ClimateChange #SDGs #GreenTech #Innovation

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The talk by Mauricio Ezequiel Roitman, a guest of the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA), at the 2024 IINCEE that will be an event not to be missed. IINCEE is an international forum dedicated to the Energy Transition, addressing crucial topics such as reducing dependence on fossil fuels and technological innovation. Brief summary of the lecture: In recent times, the discussion on the energy transition has gained prominence. Factors such as climate change and the quest for zero net emissions by 2050 are impacting energy systems. Electricity systems require more renewable energy and efficient grid infrastructures to deal with intermittency. In addition, natural gas networks face dilemmas in the context of Net Zero objectives. Consumers also play an active role in the new energy model. Economic regulation in the energy sector has shifted its focus, prioritizing sustainability and decarbonization. Good regulatory governance is essential for improving regional services. The aim of the lecture is to understand the changes in economic regulation in the face of the challenges posed by the energy transition. Don't miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the subject and connect with professionals, researchers and enthusiasts interested in the energy of the future. The event will be a milestone for INERGE and for the energy transition as a whole. https://www.2024ince.com/ Mauricio E Roitman

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💡 At our first co-creation workshop in #Colombia, we collaborated with six mining communities and various stakeholders to identify the challenges, needs, and opportunities for strengthening the role of #EnergyCommunities in their context, harness their strengths and relationships to address challenges in designing and implementing actions for an energy transition, and identified key areas that need to be strengthened to ensure sustainable #EnergyCommunities for the future.⚡🌻   📌 In the final instalment of our blog series, Carlos Diaz shares concrete actions we are taking with our allies to combine efforts and interests to empower energy communities and support a just and sustainable energy transition process in Colombia➡ https://lnkd.in/dw8s8iZr 🤝 Join us on this journey and collaborate with our partners in #Colombia to act on the identified priorities! GGGI Latin America & the Caribbean Transforma Insuco IPSE -Instituto de Planificación y Promoción de Soluciones Energéticas para Zonas No Interconectadas Universidad del Magdalena STE Unimagdalena Ministerio de Minas y Energía World Resources Institute BHP Foundation #EnergyCommunities #EnergyTransition #JustEnergyTransition #Collaboraton #SystemsChange

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