Solar Liberia

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Jul 292011
 

Harnessing Renewable Energy to Address Community Needs

The world has gradually recognized the need for a shift from unsustainable methods of energy generation to clean, more sustainable technology.

In Liberia, the government has undertaken the restoration and reconstruction of the traditional hydro-power plants which were destroyed in the civil war.  Additionally, Solar and Wind farms have also been included in energy production plans. However, as beneficial and important as these movements are, a clean eco-friendly future cannot be secured without addressing the simple micro issues, such as how a person cooks their meal; by firewood, improved cook stove or solar?

At the personal request of Liberia’s President, Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf, NGO Sustainability is planning a project for the Maryland province of Liberia, in which we will introduce environmentally friendly technologies such as solar cookers, improved cook stoves, water pasteurization indicators (WAPIs), and solar lanterns.

Workshops will be held led by trainers who will instruct the community on how to use, maintain and construct these technologies.

A local NGO, “Marylanders for Progress,” will be responsible for the program, for which NGO Sustainability will be assisting.

Funding will be from the UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme (SFP-GEF), with the responsibility to find partners for additional funding sources.

For the past few weeks we have been assessing the technologies which we hope to utilize on the project. We look for not only sustainability but practicality: Can the Solar lantern brightly light a 4m by 5m room?  Can the Solar cooker easily prepare a meal for a family of 5 (which is the average size of a Liberian household)? We believe that the availability of such features will ease the acceptance of the product by the local community.

This project will have an approximate 4 month initial introductory work session.

By the end, we hope to replace the current unsustainable technologies (such as open-fire cooking etc.) in the Maryland province with sustainable eco-friendly technologies. At the very least, we hope to boost the eco-movement in the province by giving the people a green option.

 

 

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7th World Chambers Commerce 8-10 June 2011, Mexico City

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Nov 112010
 
At the World Chambers Congress in Mexico City in June 2011 NGO Sustainability working with Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) and North Pakistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) will seek to add a sustainability/ renewable energy dimension to its presentation “Women’s Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business.”



We are anxiously awaiting a response as to whether our proposal to speak at the 7th World Chambers Commerce 8-10 June 2011 Session is accepted. We should have our answer this month.


The World Chambers commerce offers chamber executives a forum where they can network, share experience and development new ideas to tackle remaining challenges in their respective countries. The conference occurs every two years in a different location. This year it will be for the first time in Latin America,  in Mexico City. For more information please visit: http://www.iccwbo.org/Congress/2011/Home/

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“Introducing Small Scale Solar in Liberia”

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Nov 112010
 
NGO Sustainability’s project, “Introducing Small Scale Solar in Liberia,” seeks to support community participation through training in the use and production of solar cookers, improved cook stoves, solar pumps, WAPIs and solar lanterns. It is also anticipated that upon successful completion, this project would be replicated in other parts of Liberia as an initiative that helps in the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change.
According to the World Health Organization, “1.6 million women and children in developing countries die from fumes from indoor biomass stoves.“ Close attention must be paid especially to women and children, who are mainly responsible for wood-gathering and cooking. As an alternative, we recommend an ecologically conscious cooking approach that includes both solar cookers and improved cookstoves because they are convenient for rural villages and because they are simple to assemble and cost effective.  Additionally, solar cookers, instead of using fossil fuels, can be used in conjunction with water pasteurization devices. Solar cookers would alleviate the potential health problems associated with people drinking contaminated water, such as cholera and diarrhea.
Liberia population’s dependence on biomass for fuel has accelerated environmental degradation, and has had adverse health, social and economic impacts.Therefore, NGO Sustainability’s project to introduce sustainable energy into Liberia would not only serve the country’s interest, but would also provide a significant example for carbon-neutral energy options in developing countries.
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Sustainable CUNY Project

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Nov 102010
 
The Sustainable CUNY project will also be presented at the U.N, the goal of which is to demonstrate how major cities can implement energy conservation and can retrofit to renewable energy. The presentation will explore how CUNY can serve as an example not only to NYC, but also on a global scale.

The CUNY population, including alumni, the current student body, and staff comprises over 16% of the total population of New York City. Accordingly, any efforts being made by CUNY towards increased sustainability are likely to have a far-reaching effect on NYC as a whole. Considering that the United Nations is located in NYC and that it is a representative body for the world, its constituency could be made aware of the innovations currently happening here in the field of environmental sustainability.

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“Realization of Sustainable Renewable Energy Cities’/Islands” Project

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Nov 072010
 

NGO Sustainability is collaborating with the Maldives Minister Mohamed Aslam on the Sustainable of Renewable Energy City/ Islands Projects. The Maldives, Masdar and S.T.A.R. islands all revealed plans to become carbon-neutral islands within our decade. These plans are crucial for the islands in meeting the rising sea levels associated with global warming. Solar panels, wind turbines and electric engines will primarily substitute fossil-fuel based energy on all three islands. In January 2011, NGO Sustainability will be hosting a panel at the U.N. to explain these projects further and to encourage the U.N. to support and develop sustainability energy not only for these three islands, but for all countries.

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Our Current Projects

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Nov 062010
 

Currently, UN NGO Sustainability, Inc. is working on four major projects/ proposals:

  • “Creating Sustainable Renewable Energy/ Cities, Islands”
  • “Sustainable CUNY”
  • “Introducing Small Scale Solar in Liberia” 
  • “7th World Chambers Congress, Women’s Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business, UN Global Compact, UN Women”
Over the next few weeks an entire entry will be devoted to each of these projects/ proposals. These initiatives are very important and exciting both domestically and internationally. Frequent our blog to learn more about our work and to gain an understanding of how to help!

In the meantime, check out our official website: http://www.unngosustainability.org 
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