R20 – Regions of climate action

Our Unique Approach

R20 – Regions of Climate Action is developing a pipeline of green infrastructure projects in waste optimization, renewable energy and energy efficiency by bringing together public authorities, technology partners and financial investors.

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Our Achievements

Algeria

Initiated in Oran in 2013, the Zero Waste, Energy Efficiency and Capacity Building » is one of R20's largest programmes.

Brazil

Initiated in Rio de Janeiro in 2014, this programme is one of R20's flagship energy efficiency programmes and involves working with over 40 cities in Brazil

Nigeria

Initiated in 2013 under the driving force of the Government of Delta State, the TACC programme has led to the implementation of a number of community-level projects.

China

This project was undertaken in close collaboration with the Dapeng New District Government with the aim to optimize the waste management value chain in the district.

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The R20 Austrian World Summit: Inspiring pioneers towards a sustainable future

The R20 Austrian World Summit held in Vienna on May 15th, 2018 gathered high-ranking officials, decision-makers, businesses, investors and climate experts dedicated to showcase, promote and implement the Paris Climate Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With the objective of building bridges between key stakeholders and a focus on sharing ideas, skills and

The Sub-national Climate Fund Africa on good tracks for 2018

Officially announced at COP23 in Bonn on Nov. 14th, the Sub-national Climate Fund Africa (SnCF Africa) is making strong progress ahead of the R20 Austrian World Summit. Following the official announcement of SnCF Africa and dedicated panel at COP23 back in November 2017, support for this first-of-its kind initiative has been growing and important milestones

Feasibility studies underway.

Fully operational since Q4 of 2017, our Pre-Investment Facilities (PIFs) are currently performing various feasibility studies for Waste valorization, Renewable Energy and LED street lighting infrastructure projects in Africa. Key components of the R20 Value Chain, Pre-Investment Facilities (PIFs) are innovative financial mechanism established in partnership with corporate partners to help project developers perform feasibility

Accelerating the green economy through capacity building & training

Geneva, March 15th, 2018 – R20 and Mines Saint-Etienne, France’s oldest elite engineering school outside Paris, signed a convention agreement to create an International Academic Chair titled “Sustainable Infrastructure and Territories”. With a strong focus on Africa, the International Academic Chair in Sustainable Infrastructure and Territories will support, through training, capacity building and access to