The initiative known as the “Next Generation Low Carbon, Climate Resilient Eco-Village Development in South Asia” (EVD IV) was executed through a collaborative effort involving various entities, including the Dansk International Bosætningsservice (DIB), the International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE), and the Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA). Operating in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the project expanded its influence via regional and global advocacy efforts, notably during the Conferences of the Parties (COPs) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The project promoted the Eco-Village Development (EVD) concept, emphasising community-driven, village-based approaches for low-carbon and climate-resilient development. PEMconsult carried out an evaluation of EVD IV. The evaluation included a field mission, visiting the model ecovillages in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Additionally, remote interviews were carried out with project partners in Bangladesh, India, and Denmark. In the final part of the evaluation, findings were presented

The Enhanced Danish Ethiopian Energy Partnership (DEEP) is a collaborative initiative based on government-to-government cooperation between Denmark and Ethiopia. Its objective is to enhance Ethiopia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) aligned with the Paris Agreement and promote widespread economic growth by strengthening the performance of the energy sector. DEEP encompasses three different projects: (i) energy planning and modelling, (ii) the development of wind power, and (iii) the integration of variable renewable energy systems. PEMconsult was assigned to provide an inception review with an independent evaluation of the outcomes and quality assurance of the inception phase. 

The Geneva Technical Hub (GTH), established in April 2021 by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), seeks to enhance UNHCR’s capabilities in various areas, including preparedness, disaster risk reduction, energy & environment, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter & settlement, site planning, and protection. Integrated within UNHCR’s Division of Resilience and Solutions (DRS) at its headquarters, the SDC’s support to the GTH aims to achieve specific outcomes aligned with greening humanitarian aid. PEMconsult has conducted an evaluation of the GTH by analysing the implementation, collaboration and achievements of the initiative. A crucial aspect of the evaluation was to identify main takeaways and recognise good practices for providing recommendation for the next period spanning from 2024-2027.

PEMconsult was contracted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct a mid-term review to evaluate and appraise Denmark’s involvement in the International Energy Agency’s Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) for 2021-2025. In 2021, Denmark contributed DKK 50 million as a Voluntary Contribution to the CETP. These contributions support the continuation of Denmark’s backing for the Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies (E4) Programme within CETP, benefitting partner countries like Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa. Additionally, a part of the contribution is designated for broader CETP initiatives in China, India, and Indonesia. The management of the Danish Voluntary Contribution is a collaborative effort between the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities (MCEU) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). PEM was examining the progress against key indicators and made recommendations for potential adjustments.