HEDON newsletter (14/12/2006)
Magi Matinga, Household Energy Network HEDON
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Contains 29 new documents. Showing 5 articles. Visit http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/news.htm for the full list.
** BOILING POINT 53: TECHNOLOGIES THAT REALLY WORK - REQUEST FOR ARTICLES **
The theme for the next issue of Boiling Point is 'Technologies that really work', and we are currently looking for article submissions.
This issue will cover a range of proven energy technologies for cooking, lighting and electricity, heating and institutional use; especially those that have been designed for a particular use, for example, reducing fuel use, reducing cost or improving efficiency.
The deadline for submission of articles will be the 10th January 2007.
Articles should be approximately 1500 words in length and include a good description, how and where they have been tested, the cost of the technology, the level of complexity for construction and maintenance, photographs and information on where people can get more details.
Please send all submissions and enquiries to boilingpoint@HEDON.info
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/821/news.htm
** WOMEN AND CHILDREN SHOULD NOT DIE AS A RESULT OF COOKING MEALS FOR THEIR FAMILY, SAYS KURT HOFFMAN **
In this month's Shell Foundation Newsletter, various partners discuss efforts by the Shell Foundation to reduce IAP in India through sustainable, market based energy solutions. Following on emerging successes of the program, Shell Foundation is aiming to expand its program to seven states in India, and distribute between five and seven million improved stoves in an effort to improve the lives of millions of people who are dependent on biomass. A short film on their Breathing Space programme and how they are fighting indoor air pollution from cooking stoves in India can be viewed by going to http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/820/news.htm and clicking on the video link.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/820/news.htm
** SUNNY OUTLOOK FOR DEVELOPING WORLD **
In Jigawa state, northern Nigeria, the solar panels drive pumps to extract water from deep wells; allow classrooms to be lit so that teachers can give lessons in the evenings.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/819/news.htm
** CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT FUNDS - FUND MANAGERS **
Triodos and E+Co are now looking to receive proposals from fund management companies, financial institutions, project developers or individuals that intend to develop a clean energy investment fund.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/817/news.htm
** THE CSD IS LOOKING FOR CASE STUDIES FOR ADDRESSING BARRIERS IN ENERGY AND OTHER AREAS **
The case studies should showcase lessons learnt and best practices in addressing barriers in energy for sustainable development, industrial development, air pollution/atmosphere, and climate change
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/812/news.htm
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Events and meetings (see
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Contains 11 events. Showing nearest 5. Visit http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm for the full list.
** GENERA 07 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR **
To be held in Spain, starting 28 February 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/406/events.htm
** RURAL DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SEMINAR **
To be held in Austria, starting 01 March 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/399/events.htm
** FORMULATING PROPOSALS FOR CDM PROJECTS **
To be held in Netherlands, starting 05 March 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/425/events.htm
** WORLD BIOFUELS MARKETS CONGRESS **
To be held in Belgium, starting 06 March 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/435/events.htm
** BIOFUELS MARKETS AMERICAS **
To be held in Brazil, starting 03 April 2007
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/437/events.htm
Do you have relevant household energy events? Please send details of forthcoming household energy events us by return email!
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Publication library (see
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Contains 3 new documents.
** THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPORTS FOR HOUSEHOLD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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Available to download at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/262/library.htm
** INTERN NEEDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FUEL-EFFICIENT ROCKET CURING SYSTEM IN SOUTHERN AFRICA, PLUS OTHER INTERNSHIPS **
Available to download at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/261/library.htm
** ME, MY CHILDREN AND THE KILLER SMOKE **
Available to download at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/260/library.htm
Do you have relevant household energy publications? We are happy to include your papers and reports on our database. Please email them to us!
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This newsletter was brought to you by the HEDON Household Energy Network. For further information please visit our website at http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/index.htm or email us with your contributions, comments and suggestions.
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Margaret Njirambo Matinga BSc (MechEng). MSc(Eng)Energy Studies Universiteit Twente Faculteit Bedrijf, Bestuur en Technologie Postbus 217 7500 AE Enschede The Netherlands
Visit Eco on the web at www.ecoharmony.com
Tel: (+31) 53 489 3530/(+31)(0) 643579986
email: magi@ecoharmony.com
HEDON Household Energy Network www.hedon.info SPARKNET Knowledge Network www.sparknet.info Partners for Africa www.partners4africa.org Breathe Easy Network India http://india.shellfoundation.net About me: www.hedon.info/goto.php/User:MargaretMatinga
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