Promoting Climate Resilient Urban and Transport Infrastructure

This Signature Programme, Promoting Climate Resilient Urban and Transport Infrastructure , and the efforts of the UNDP-GEF Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology team is to make the use and supply of energy more environmentally sustainable, affordable and accessible; and to promote low emission and climate resilient urban and transport infrastructure.

“Green” planning, finance and regulation embedded in the largest metropolitan areas and their peri-urban zones, will support UNDP’s efforts to eradicate extreme poverty through sustainable development.

More information on relevant UNDP supported programmes can be obtained through the following link:

·           Urban and Rural Infrastructure

Projects

Strengthening the Resilience of the Energy Sector in Benin to the Impacts of Climate Change

Climate-induced pressures are negatively impacting impacting the energy sector in Benin. As average temperatures rise, electricity demand is increasing - with more intensive and longer use of air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration needed during the year. Coupled with inefficient household and commercial equipment (fridges, TV, AC, fans) and non-efficient lighting of buildings, there are critical imbalances in the energy sector.