Net Zero Heroes Event: The Essential Appliances for Climate Action

On November 28, CLASP hosted a launch webinar for our landmark publication Net Zero Heroes. Watch the recording to learn more about the affordable, efficient appliances that must be at the heart of all climate action.

29 Nov 2023

Find CLASP at COP28 in Dubai, UAE

From 30 November – 12 December, CLASP will participate in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

22 Nov 2023

New Research Highlights Urgent Need to Supercharge Efficiency of 10 “Net Zero Hero” Appliances to Meet Climate Goals

CLASP launched Net Zero Heroes: Scaling Efficient Appliances for Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience - a new report illustrating the impacts and potentials of the appliance sector in the fight against the climate crisis.

16 Nov 2023

New Report Reveals Shortage of Appliance Efficiency Policies in NDCs

Despite its massive climate mitigation potential, appliance efficiency is often left out of nationally determined contributions to the Paris Agreement, CLASP analysis shows.

09 Nov 2023

Lighting

Global Leaders Agree to Full Phase-Out of Fluorescent Lighting

Delegates to the Minamata Convention on Mercury address triple planetary crisis with fluorescent lamp phase-out.

03 Nov 2023

The Global Appliance Stocktake

Getting on track to meet appliance efficiency goals may seem daunting, but governments already have the solutions on hand.

09 Oct 2023

Motors

CLASP’s #NetZeroHeroes hit back at the climate crisis with actionable solutions

This November 2023, CLASP will celebrate the people and appliance heroes that are vital for mitigating the climate crisis and promoting equitable resilience; they are the #NetZeroHeroes.

20 Sep 2023

Cooking

International Clean Air Day: 6 Tips to Reduce Air Pollution in Your Kitchen

September 7th is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, the perfect occasion to improve the air quality in your kitchen.

07 Sep 2023

Find CLASP at the Africa Climate Summit 2023

Between September 4 -6, CLASP attended the Africa Climate Summit, convened by the African Union (AU) and hosted by the Government of Kenya.

30 Aug 2023

Electronics

Innovative Financing Facility Supports 18 Productive Use Companies in Africa

The Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility provides procurement subsidies and capacity-building grants to 18 small and medium-sized companies selling productive use appliances (PUAs) in East, West and Central Africa.

25 Jul 2023

CLASP Celebrates Women in Engineering Day!

For this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, CLASP is highlighting members of our team who represent some of the brightest, most innovative minds in the fight for people and the planet.

22 Jun 2023

Cooling

Kenya Launches First National Cooling Action Plan

To promote sustainable cooling solutions amidst rising temperatures, Kenya has introduced a comprehensive five-year National Cooling Action Plan.

19 Jun 2023

Distribution Transformers

Minimizing Energy Losses: Botswana Increases Efficiency for Distribution Transformers

In an effort to reduce energy wastage and maximize efficiency, the Government of Botswana has recently adopted minimum energy performance standards for distribution transformers.

29 May 2023

CLASP 2022 Annual Report

In CLASP’s new 2022 Annual Report, we highlight how CLASP is making significant strides in appliance efficiency for people & planet.

16 May 2023

Lighting

Africa Region Galvanizes Efforts to End Mercury Lighting

The Africa delegation – representing 39 countries - to the Minamata Convention on Mercury introduced an amendment to phase out all remaining fluorescent lamps.

09 May 2023

Renewable Energy Systems

Press Release: Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility Opens First Public Auction Window

CLASP & Nithio's Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility launches its first public auction window for procurement subsidies available to PUA companies and distributors in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.

12 Apr 2023

For Women, By Women: Unlocking a More Inclusive, Gender-Diverse Energy Sector

On International Women’s Day, CLASP India’s Neha Dhingra, Moumita Chandra and Sumedha Awasthy reflect on the role of women in the energy sector, arguing for greater representation to ensure equitable access to energy services.

08 Mar 2023

Cooling

Press Release: Global LEAP Awards Announces Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge

The 2022 Global LEAP Awards Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge (OGCCC) competition identified 12 best-in-class, affordable, energy-efficient off-grid cold chains appropriate for use in un- and underserved markets. SelfChill emerged as the top winner and New Leaf Dynamic was a runner-up, receiving US$ 75,000 and US$ 25,000, respectively.

01 Mar 2023