Energy Ministers from the region are expected to adopt the strategy for the phase-out of inefficient lighting in early December
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The Guidebook for the Development of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action Strategy on Efficient Lighting has been produced to assist countries
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UNEP and AMBILAMP Spain Launch an International Academy for the Environmentally Sound Management of Lamp Waste
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The recent workshop in New Delhi, India engaged countries to work together in their efforts to transition to efficient lighting
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en.lighten is working with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to successfully transition to efficient lighting
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Countries encouraged to adopt standards to reduce mercury in lighting products at the Diplomatic Conference on the Minamata Convention on Mercury
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Leading by example, Belgrade University has completed a pilot project to reduce electricity consumption by 75%
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The transition to energy efficient lighting in Chile would save over US$480 million annually in energy costs 
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• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Blog
• New Clean Development Mechanism Methodology

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Lighting Japan - LED / OLED Lighting Technology Expo
15 – 17 January, 2014 - Tokyo, Japan
One of the world’s leading exhibitions and conferences for LED/OLED lighting, LIGHTING JAPAN attracts over 25,000 visitors and with almost 380 exhibitors.
www.worldfutureenergysummit.com

Arab States South-South-Development Expo
18 – 20 February, 2014 - Doha, Qatar
The first Arab States Regional South-South Development EXPO will take place in Doha with a focus on energy efficiency, renewable Energy, youth and women employment and food and water security
www.southsouthworld.org/office/arabstatesexpo

World Sustainable Energy Days
26 – 28 February, 2014 – Wels, Austria
The 22^nd The World Sustainable Energy Days are one of the largest annual conferences in this field in Europe, offering a unique combination of events on sustainable energy.
www.wsed.at/en/world-sustainable-energy-days


LED China
23 – 26 February, 2014 - Guangzhou, China
Billed as the worlds largest LED and LED lighting event, the exhibition attracts over 1,200 exhibitors and brands and over 80,000 domestic and international visitors.
www.LEDchina-gz.com