Energy efficiency presents major opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing economic growth in emerging economies. At this seminar Eric Gibbs, a SAIS alum and Chief Program Officer at CLASP, discusses the role of efficient appliances in improving energy access and meeting climate mitigation goals. He will also introduce the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program, which aims to significantly improve the efficiency and sustainability of air-conditioning and other cooling technologies. He will tell about CLASP’s work in this area and opportunities for SAIS students to engage. The discussion will be moderated by Johannes Urpelainen, the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment and the Founding Direct of ISEP.

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