Curtin University’s Associate Professor Dr Atiq Zaman and Adjunct Senior Lecturer Dr Alessandro Sanches Pereira, from the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP), represented the university at COP29. As members of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (UN CEET), they contributed technical expertise to support global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Driving Energy Efficiency in the Global South
A/Prof Atiq Zaman collaborated with UN CEET colleagues and his PhD student, Ms Ayesha Kaleem, on the report Energy Rating Labels and Potential for Energy Savings Across the Global South. The study highlights potential energy savings scenarios of 10% to 40% by 2050, underscoring the importance of adopting Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Rating Labels (ERLs). These findings provide a framework for countries in the Global South to incorporate energy efficiency measures into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2025.
A/Prof Zaman also shared his expertise during an interview at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Pavilion, discussing the critical role of energy efficiency in tackling the climate crisis.
Innovative Waste-to-Energy Solutions
Dr Alessandro Sanches Pereira, with his UN CEET colleagues, presented the report Unlocking Low-Emission Energy from Waste: A Sustainable Solution for Shipping and Fisheries in Emerging Economies at the Danish Pavilion. This work highlights the potential of waste-to-energy systems to provide low-emission alternatives for industries in emerging economies, supporting sustainable development.
Curtin University’s researchers continue to drive impactful solutions, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and build a sustainable future.
Read the full report here: Energy Rating Labels and Potential for Energy Savings Across the Global South
