Marshall Islands Building Energy Efficiency

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The objective of the proposed project is to improve energy efficiency in the building sector in Marshall Islands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help achieve the net zero emission target.

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Marshall Islands Building Energy Efficiency

Target

Policy instrument

Risk

Impacted group

Just transition

Renewable energy

Fossil fuel

Greenhouse gas

Economic sector

Adaptation/resilience

Finance

Adaptation Fund

Climate Investment Funds

Green Climate Fund

Global Environment Facility