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11/01/2022

Enviro has EUR 32,000 loan converted to grant as a result of establishment in Chile – Scandinavian Enviro Systems

With a grant from Nopef (the Nordic Project Fund), the Swedish company Enviro has been able to scale up #Nordic technology in South America.

The grant has facilitated Enviro’s plans to establish a #recycling plant for end-of-life tyres based on the company patented pyrolysis technology in #Chile. The plant, jointly owned by Michelin will have an annual recycling capacity of 25,000-30,000 tonnes.

Read more on: https://www.envirosystems.se/en/news/enviro-has-eur-32000-loan-converted-to-grant-as-a-result-of-establishment-in-chile/

#circulareconomy #nordicinnovation #chile

Enviro has EUR 32,000 loan converted to grant as a result of establishment in Chile Enviro has had a previous conditional loan totalling EUR 32,000 (approximately SEK 330,000) converted to a grant without a repayment requirement as a result of the tangible measures the company has taken to establish...

10/01/2022

We are #hiring! Nefco is looking for Programme Officers (two positions) and Administrative Assistant to support the Special Funds team's work related to the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa and the Modern Cooking Facility for Africa. Join us for exciting work opportunities at Nefco’s headquarters in Helsinki - apply by 23 January: https://bit.ly/3f816Xv

We are #hiring! Nefco is looking for Programme Officers (two positions) and Administrative Assistant to support the Special Funds team's work related to the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa and the Modern Cooking Facility for Africa. Join us for exciting work opportunities at Nefco’s headquarters in Helsinki - apply by 23 January: https://bit.ly/3f816Xv

23/12/2021

Transfering knowledge between two district heating companies, Ukrainian Vinnitsyamiskteploenergo and Finnish Imatran Lämpö Oy is one of the main objects of this project financed by Nefco through the trust fund granted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The project duration frame is from December 2021 to June 2022.

22/12/2021

DemoUkrainaDH has contributed to the modernisation of district heating systems in several Ukrainian cities | Nefco

Since its launch in 2012, the DemoUkrainaDH programme 🇺🇦 has financed a total of 13 demonstration projects, of which fully implemented in 10 cities. Final implementation activities will be carried out next year, in 2022.

The projects have saved some 30% to 50% in yearly gas and electricity consumption and prevented #DistrictHeating companies release thousands of tonnes of #CO2 emissions by #reducing gas usage. Now residents can enjoy better indoor conditions and hot water supply.

The programme is now closing for new activities, but based on its achievements the #Sweden-#Ukraine District Heating (SUDH) programme was launched in 2018, focusing also on #energy-#efficiency measures on district heating systems in #Ukraine. The programme has recently signed its first project in #Mariupol.

Read more on: https://www.nefco.int/news/demoukrainadh-has-contributed-to-the-modernisation-of-district-heating-systems-in-several-ukrainian-cities/

#energyefficiency #DistrictHeating #Sweden #Ukraine

Since its launch in 2012, the DemoUkrainaDH programme has financed a total of 13 demonstration projects, of which fully implemented in 10 cities. Final project activities and implementations are to be…

22/12/2021

More than 30 day-care centres, schools, and culture and sport facilities in the city of #Lutsk, in Western #ukraine, have been refurbished and modernised with financing from Nefco, Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership Fund - E5P, Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv, and the city of Lutsk.

The implemented energy-efficiency measures will lead to significant reductions in heat and electricity consumption, decrease CO2 emissions and improve the learning environment for over 26,000 children and teachers in the city. The project was inaugurated earlier in the autumn.

Watch our new case video!

#energyefficiency #publicbuildings #greentransition

17/12/2021

Happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year from Nefco! 🎄❄️

#nordicgreenbank #seasonsgreetings

Happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year from Nefco! 🎄❄️

#nordicgreenbank #seasonsgreetings

16/12/2021

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa is expanding its activities to the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nefco

To further support the scale-up of energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa, Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa is launching a new country programme in the #democraticrepublicofcongo. It is the sixth country to join the BGFA programme. #sweden, through Embassy of Sweden in Kinshasa, will support the expansion with EUR 20 million.

The overall aim of the new country programme is to create access to affordable #renewableenerge solutions for people living in rural and peri-urban areas in the country. In addition, Sweden hopes that the support from BGFA will build up a sustainable energy system, increase productivity and opportunities for small businesses, and support #resilience towards climate change. @sida

It is expected that a Call for Proposals-based funding round will open in autumn 2022 inviting private sector companies offering high-quality and sustainable energy services and products under inclusive market conditions to apply for funding!

Read more: https://www.nefco.int/news/the-beyond-the-grid-fund-for-africa-is-expanding-its-activities-to-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/

#SDG7 #affordable #cleanenergy #africa #smallbusiness

To further support the scale-up of energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) is launching a new country programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…

15/12/2021

The first-of-its-kind #districtheating project in #ukraine🇺🇦 has been signed today in #mariupol. #wasteheat from a local iron and steel works plant will be used to supply heat and hot water to the inhabitants of Mariupol with no additional fuel in the heating process based on #nordic experience.

This is the first district heating development project to be implemented under the Sweden-Ukraine District Heating (SUDH) programme, managed by Nefco and jointly financed with #sweden, Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv.

👉 Read more at https://dh-ukraine.nefco.int/

15/12/2021

The first-of-its-kind #districtheating project in #Ukraine has been signed today in #Mariupol. #wasteheat from a local iron and steel works plant will be used to supply heat and hot water to the inhabitants of Mariupol with no additional fuel in the heating process based on #nordic experience.

This is the first district heating development project to be implemented under the Sweden-Ukraine District Heating (SUDH) programme, managed by Nefco and jointly financed with #sweden, Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv.

Read more at: https://dh-ukraine.nefco.int/

#energyefficiency #nordicexperience

Photos: Nefco
1) Ronny Nilsson, Nefco and Vadym Boychenko, Mariupol City Mayor
2) Ronny Nilsson, Nefco and Tobias Thyberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine
3) Vadym Boychenko, Mariupol City Mayor and Anton Maksymovych, Director of PU “Mariupolteploset”, Mariupol City Council

15/12/2021

Nefco at COP26: Key takeaways and event highlights | Nefco

Throwback to #COP26: Our events in Nordic Pavilion in Glasgow and Nordic COP26 Hub in Helsinki brought together key climate and green finance actors and demonstrated how Nordic solutions accelerate the global green transition. Take a look at our key takeaways and event highlights!

Read more: www.nefco.int/news/nefco-at-cop26-key-takeaways-and-event-highlights/

Nefco organised a set of engaging COP26 side events that demonstrated how Nordic solutions accelerate the global green transition.

13/12/2021

You still have time until Friday to submit your project proposal for the #BalticSeaActionPlan Fund 2021! Helsinki Commission

Remember, grants can be for projects spread out across the catchment area of the #BalticSea.

Submit your proposals on 👉[email protected]

All information available: www.nefco.int/fund-mobilisation/funds-managed-by-nefco/baltic-sea-action-plan-fund/

You still have time until Friday to submit your project proposal for the #BalticSeaActionPlan Fund 2021! Helsinki Commission

Remember, grants can be for projects spread out across the catchment area of the #BalticSea.

Submit your proposals on 👉[email protected]

All information available: www.nefco.int/fund-mobilisation/funds-managed-by-nefco/baltic-sea-action-plan-fund/

10/12/2021

Second stage of the #wastewater treatment plant in Gatchina #Russia was inaugurated yesterday. With implementation of the biological treatment process, now the plant fulfills Helsinki Commission requirements regarding #phosphorus and #nitrogen removal from the wastewater.

We are happy to be a part of the project that reached impressive results through cooperation between the local Vodokanal and Gatchina administration, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, John Nurmisen Säätiö, #NDEP and all other project participants.

Cooperation continues: the third stage to be launched during 2022. Together for a healthy Baltic Sea 🌊!

Photo: Gatchina Administration

#BSAP #BalticSeaActionPlan #healthyBaltic

Second stage of the #wastewater treatment plant in Gatchina #Russia was inaugurated yesterday. With implementation of the biological treatment process, now the plant fulfills Helsinki Commission requirements regarding #phosphorus and #nitrogen removal from the wastewater.

We are happy to be a part of the project that reached impressive results through cooperation between the local Vodokanal and Gatchina administration, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, John Nurmisen Säätiö, #NDEP and all other project participants.

Cooperation continues: the third stage to be launched during 2022. Together for a healthy Baltic Sea 🌊!

Photo: Gatchina Administration

#BSAP #BalticSeaActionPlan #healthyBaltic

07/12/2021

Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund | Nefco

Do you need inspiration for your application for the #BalticSeaActionPlan Fund 2021? In the latest call for project applications, 15 new projects were approved. Among them was Baltic Sea Action Group.

The Baltic Sea Action Group granted project was focused on increasing awareness and information on #ships about the discharge of grey water, treated black water and #foodwaste from ships into the #BalticSea.

All information about the call for project proposal 2021 available on: https://www.nefco.int/fund-mobilisation/funds-managed-by-nefco/baltic-sea-action-plan-fund/

#healthyBaltic #BalticSea #callforprojects #funding

The Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund was set up in 2010 to improve the implementation of the Baltic Sea Action Plan adopted by the HELCOM countries.

07/12/2021

#Offgridsolar is a tool for #climate adaptation, mitigation & justice but has not yet received substantial climate investment.

The Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit, organised by GOGLA on the 8th and 9th December, will convene industry stakeholders to explore the #climate nexus and discuss the instruments for increased capital flows in the #cleanenergy sector.

Interested in knowing more about how Nefco is supporting the scale-up of #offgridsolar and other #offgrid #renewableenergy solutions through the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa? Ash Sharma, Nefco’s Vice President, will be participating at the event.

Registration and all information on: https://bit.ly/3aA14pd

#Offgridsolar is a tool for #climate adaptation, mitigation & justice but has not yet received substantial climate investment.

The Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit, organised by GOGLA on the 8th and 9th December, will convene industry stakeholders to explore the #climate nexus and discuss the instruments for increased capital flows in the #cleanenergy sector.

Interested in knowing more about how Nefco is supporting the scale-up of #offgridsolar and other #offgrid #renewableenergy solutions through the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa? Ash Sharma, Nefco’s Vice President, will be participating at the event.

Registration and all information on: https://bit.ly/3aA14pd

02/12/2021

Street lighting modernisation in Feștelița

The implemented #streetlighting modernisation project in the village of Feștelița, in south-eastern part of #Moldova🇲🇩, is the first Nefco financed project in the country. The installed #energyefficiency measures will result in 52% or 50,000 kWh annual electricity reductions and 63% or 30,000 kg annual #CO2 emission reductions.

The Nefco Energy Savings Credit loan programme, launched in Moldova in 2019, offers small-scale financing to implement energy-efficiency measures in connection with the modernisation of street lighting and refurbishment of public buildings, such as day-care centres, schools and hospitals. Read more at www.nefco.int/esc

Sinergetika Nicolae Zaharia

02/12/2021

Muuga wastewater treatment plant renovation | Nefco

🌊Case stories from the #BalticSeaActionPlan Fund

In 2016 the #wastewater treatment plant in Jõelähtme (Muuga, Estonia) was upgraded partly with financial backing from the #BSAP Fund. Over 70 kilometres of water distribution pipes and a range of pumping stations were upgraded. The project benefited 24,000 people residing in the parishes of Viimsi and Jõelähtme. The #BSAP Fund speeded the implementation of the project and the #environmental impact in the region and #BalticSea.

You still have time to submit your project proposal for the #BalticSeaActionPlan Fund 2021 until 17 December. Remember, grants can be for projects spread out across the catchment area of the #BalticSea.

Read more about the Muuga wastewater treatment plant:

The wastewater treatment plant in Muuga was upgraded partly with financial backing from the Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund.

01/12/2021

Sustainable fish products from the Baltic Sea | Nefco

A new project from the Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund has been completed!

With #sustainable fish stock management of cyprinid fish, not just #eutrophication of the Baltic Sea is improved, but also a variety of climate friendly products from cyprinids are now available to Swedish and Åland markets. The Baltic Fish project achieved results by removing about 400 kg of phosphorus from the sea and offering fish products with extremely low #carbonfootprint.

The project, co-financed by the Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund, was carried out by Race For The Baltic, Guldhaven Pelagiska, Rädda Lumparn, Ålands Fiskarförbund and the John Nurmisen Säätiö

Read the story on: https://www.nefco.int/case-studies/sustainable-fish-products-from-the-baltic-sea/

#healthyBaltic #BalticSeaActionPlan

The Baltic Fish project, co-financed by Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund, introduces a wide variety of sustainable fish products to Sweden and Åland markets.

26/11/2021

Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund | Nefco

💧Did you know that the #BalticSeaActionPlan provides a roadmap for improving the #ecological state of the #BalticSea adopted by Helsinki Commission country members?
💧Did you know that the document has been recently updated with 200 concrete actions and measures?
💧Did you know that the #BSAP Fund was created to speed up the implementation of the #BSAP?

💦Do you know that there is a new call for project proposals for the #BSAP Fund? Hurry up as the deadline for submitting applications ends in about a moth! More on: https://www.nefco.int/fund-mobilisation/funds-managed-by-nefco/baltic-sea-action-plan-fund/

#BSAPupdate #healthyBaltic #BalticSeaActionPlan #funding #callforproposals #itämeri #Östersjön #Балтийскоеморе #Ostsee #morzeBałtyckie #Baltijosjūra #Baltijasjūra #Läänemeri #Østersøen

The Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund was set up in 2010 to improve the implementation of the Baltic Sea Action Plan adopted by the HELCOM countries.

25/11/2021

Modernised educational buildings and street lighting in Pryluky, Ukraine | Nefco

Implemented #energyefficiency modernisations in the city of #Pryluky, #Ukraine have helped to significantly reduce heat, gas and electricity consumption for the city, resulting in over 60% savings. This will reduce annual #CO2emissions with some 1,000 tonnes. The project has also contributed to improved learning environments for over 600 children and teachers and overall safety for the city inhabitants.

Nefco has financed the modernisation of the city #streetlighting as well as two educational facilities, day-care centre No. 9 and school No.13, through our Energy saving credits facility.

Read more at: https://www.nefco.int/news/modernised-educational-buildings-and-street-lighting-in-pryluky-ukraine/

#publicbuildings #energysavings

Energy-efficiency modernisations in the city of Pryluky have helped to significantly reduce heat, gas and electricity consumption, resulting in over 60% savings, and improved learning environments and…