HEDON newsletter (18/12/2007)
Raffaella Bellanca [raffaella@ecoharmony.com], Household Energy Network
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==Latest news and announcements - online at http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/news.htm ==
Contains 20 new documents. Showing first 10. Visit http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/news.htm for the full list.
===CleanAirSIG===
CleanAirSIG Members participated in two e-discussions held last month in November. The first discussion topic was initiated by Dr Karabi Dutta from 'The Appropriate Rural Technology Institute', Pune India.
It
focused on viable interventions to reduce exposure to indoor pollutants and provide cleaner air in informal settlements in Kolkata, and thus improve health, particularly for women and children. Details of this discussion are available here:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/CleanAirSIG:IAPInSlumsKolkataIndia
The second e-discussion topic was on the usefulness of health questions in IAP questionnaires? The reliability of the interviewees answers and the way they are influenced by the research situation settings. This interesting discussion is still ongoing and many members from the medical/health faculty have joined the discussion.
The details are available here:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/CleanAirSIG:HealthQuestions
===CarbonSIG===
To mark the publication of Boiling Point 54 on Climate Change and Household Energy HEDON CarbonSIG and Eco Ltd is holding a two-week online conference Climate Change from 9-23 January 2008. Sign up from the HEDON User Centre. Read more here:
www.hedon.info/goto.php/CarbonSIGConferenceJanuary2008
===E-MINDSET PROJECT===
A new project has been added to the HEDON Knowledge Base The project seeks to address the structural problems in linking energy planning and poverty reduction in the Southern Africa region.
Its specific objectives are to:
1. develop toolkits and strengthen partners? capacity in knowledge transfer and linking planning and development
2. improve communities? capacity to link energy planning and development
3. influence energy policy and regulatory framework to reflect and prioritise energy requirements for attaining MDG (Millenium Development Goals) targets
4. disseminate tools for linking energy and the MDGs.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1075/news.htm
===CALL FOR PAPERS FOR A 2 DAY WORKSHOP ON "ENERGY AND POVERTY: CLEAN COOKING FUELS"===
The workshop will focus on barriers to the transition to cleaner, more efficient fuels and technologies for meeting the cooking needs of the poor, and measures for enhancing access, affordability and supply. The deadline for abstracts is 28/01/08
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1074/news.htm
===THE 6TH FACT NEWSLETTER IS NOW OUT===
The FACT Foundation assists partners in developing countries with know-how for the production, use and commercialisation of biofuels for local development
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1071/news.htm
===A NEW STANDARD ON PRESSURIZED PARAFFIN-FUELLED APPLIANCES FROM SABS===
The SABS has just published a world class safety standard for Pressurized paraffin-fuelled appliances known as SANS 1243:2007.
The standard is a voluntary safety standard for all paraffin stoves and heaters that use a pressure based system of operation.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1070/news.htm
===INDIA TO ADD 1700MW OF BIOMASS CO-GENERATION BY 2012===
Under its 11th Plan period (upto 2012), the Government of India aims to add 1,700 MW capacity through biomass and bagasse cogeneration in many states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1067/news.htm
===GTZ HANDS OVER INTERNATIONAL AWARD===
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) shared the award with the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD)
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1073/news.htm
===SOUTH AFRICA APPROVES BIOFUELS PLAN: 2% BY 2013===
South Africa has approved its long awaited biofuels plan. The country will aim to have biofuels account for 2 percent of its total fuel production by 2013 but will exclude the staple maize as a source......
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1064/news.htm
===BOSCH AND SIEMENS INTRODUCE PROTOS STOVE FOR DEVELOPING WORLD===
The plant-oil stove protos, developed by BSH, is more than just a cooker; it also generates positive ecological, economic, health and social benefits Protos is an innovative technology that allows the use of any type of available plant-oil as a fuel.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1063/news.htm
===SATELLITES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL CARBON CYCLE===
The global carbon cycle plays a key role in climate change and is of intense importance to policy makers, but significant knowledge gaps remain in our understanding of it. Scientists are now using satellite instruments to fill this gap.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1062/news.htm
===INDIA IS PREPARING BIOMASS ATLAS TO ASSESS RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL FROM AGRO-RESIDUES===
India is implementing one of the world?s largest programmes in renewable energy. In order to realise this potential, a major inter-ministerial initiative is underway........
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/1061/news.htm
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==Events and meetings (see
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm)==
Contains 17 events. Showing nearest 5. Visit http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm for the full list.
===CARBONSIG E-CONFERENCE - HOUSEHOLD ENERGY AND CARBON FINANCE===
To be held in No specific region or country, starting 09 January
2008
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/517/events.htm
===THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RURAL ELECTRIFICATION===
To be held in Morocco, starting 23 January 2008
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/489/events.htm
===2ND ANNUAL CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM AND CARBON TRADING CONFERENCE 2008===
To be held in South Africa, starting 28 January 2008
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/537/events.htm
===5TH INTERNATIONAL BIOFUELS CONFERENCE===
To be held in India, starting 07 February 2008
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/507/events.htm
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