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Record-breaking temperatures, deadly floods, worsening drought and intensifying hurricanes are placing millions of people across Latin America and the Caribbean at growing risk of hunger, displacement and water shortages, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku.
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Energy security comes from using local, renewable resources to power, heat and cool communities, as Ukraine is doingDonald Trump’s unjustified war on Iran and the resulting global fuel crisis is a continuing reminder that true energy security and independence will continue to elude us so long as we remain dependent on fossil fuels.Whether it’s wars over oil and gas resource access or attacks on fossil fuel power plants and energy grids, this reliance on finite resources only worsens a country’s threat profile. News this month of Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Russian drones swarming Ukrainian power stations and Kyiv running out of time to prepare for another winter of attacks on its energy grid illustrates this urgency.The US representative Lloyd Doggett serves Texas’s 37th district in the House of Representatives and is a member of the Ukraine caucus and the House sustainable energy and environment coalition. Michael Shank PhD is adjunct faculty at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs, and at George Mason University’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution Continue reading...
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As an official partner of UN-Habitat, BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy, was invited to the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku. Eric Fang, General Manager of Paygo and Energy Storage, delivered a keynote at the High-Level Business Assembly, outlining how clean energy technology addresses the global housing crisis and empowers community resilience.
Centered on the theme 'Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities,' WUF13 highlights the challenges facing 3 billion people with inadequate housing. BLUETTI asserts that 'Housing Equity' is inseparable from 'Energy Equity'—a belief that drives the company's mission to bring clean energy to every home.
'Access to clean, reliable power is not a luxury; it is a cornerstone of human dignity, opportunity, and community resilience,' stated Eric Fang. 'In BLUETTI's vision, every energy storage system deployed is more than just a power source—it is a foundational asset that helps vulnerable families build a more secure future. We provide more than light; we provide hope.'
Eric Fang further detailed BLUETTI's global impact through the 'Lighting An African Family' (LAAF) initiative. To date, the program has donated solar power kits to over 20,000 families, along with 30 schools and communities, directly improving the lives of more than 60,000 people.
To bridge the financial gap in developing regions, BLUETTI has introduced PAYGO (Pay-As-You-Go) enabled system custom-designed for African markets, combining high-efficiency hardware with flexible financing options. By allowing families to access clean electricity through affordable payments, BLUETTI is not only solving energy poverty but also fostering local entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
Empowering Resilience: Leaving No Community Behind
From off-grid lighting in remote villages to emergency backup power for disaster-stricken areas, BLUETTI remains at the forefront of the energy transition. Through long-term collaborations with international NGOs and global organizations, BLUETTI continues to deliver diverse energy solutions, fulfilling its mission to empower humanity with clean energy and striving to ensure that no community is forgotten in the dark.
About BLUETTI
As a technology pioneer in clean energy, BLUETTI delivers reliable solutions ranging from home battery backup systems to portable power stations for outdoor adventures. Trusted by users across 120+ countries and regions, BLUETTI remains committed to long-term sustainability and responsible innovation.
Taking Cordis, Hong Kong as the Starting Point to Accelerate Green Transformation across Properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland
HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPe and Great Eagle Group (Great Eagle) are collaborating to provide Cooling-as-a-Service at Cordis, Hong Kong, a hotel owned by Langham Hospitality Investments Limited under Great Eagle. As part of the collaboration, CLPe will enhance the hotel's energy performance with a new high-efficiency cooling system equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) management technologies.
The two parties have further signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore extending the successful model of innovative energy management to Great Eagle's portfolio of hotels, shopping malls and office buildings in Hong Kong, as well as its hotel properties in the Chinese Mainland. The collaboration supports Great Eagle's target of achieving net-zero impact by 2045, provides a leading example for the industry in embedding sustainability into core operations, while contributing to the carbon neutrality targets of Hong Kong and the country by 2050 and 2060 respectively.
Located in Mong Kok, Cordis, Hong Kong is a 42-storey High Tariff A hotel. The project will be delivered under the Build‑Own‑Operate‑Transfer (BOOT) model over a 15-year period. CLPe will design a new-generation high‑efficiency water‑cooled air‑conditioning system tailored to the hotel and be responsible for its operation and maintenance. Equipped with AI technologies for system monitoring, intelligent control and data management, the new system will reduce electricity consumption by approximately 40% compared with the existing system, equivalent to a reduction of around 600 tonnes of carbon emissions a year. The project will support Cordis, Hong Kong in implementing its Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Policy and assist Great Eagle in achieving its decarbonisation targets.
In addition, the two parties will deepen the collaboration by exploring extension of the energy management model to Great Eagle's property portfolio in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, driving broader and more comprehensive sustainable development.
- Accelerating Low‑Carbon Transformation at Hong Kong Flagship Properties
Both parties will continue to explore low-carbon transformation solutions applicable to Great Eagle's flagship properties in Hong Kong. The one-stop energy solutions to be explored covering cooling system upgrades, renewable energy applications, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging, smart energy solutions, retro‑commissioning and energy audits, fully supporting Great Eagle's Climate Leadership Strategy.
- Extending Hong Kong's Successful Experience to Projects in the Chinese Mainland
The collaboration will expand the scope of exploration to Great Eagle's hotel properties in the Chinese Mainland. Energy management and energy‑saving solutions will be tailored to the operational needs of individual properties, accelerating the decarbonisation progress across Great Eagle's overall property portfolio.
- Joint Development of a "Low-Carbon Impact Building Playbook"
By consolidating project implementation experience and operational data, the two parties will jointly develop a "Low-Carbon Impact Building Playbook" with net-zero impact as its objective. The Playbook will provide practical guidance across building planning, design, daily operations and upgrade retrofits, offering the industry, as well as local, Mainland and overseas markets a reference framework in pursuing low‑carbon transformation.
CLPe Managing Director Mr Ringo Ng said, "CLPe will deliver a one‑stop, high‑efficiency cooling solution for Cordis, Hong Kong, which not only underscores our role as a trusted energy partner, but also marks a new chapter in advancing building energy retrofit initiatives. The collaboration goes beyond improving energy performance at a single property by setting a benchmark for low‑carbon transition across the industry. Looking ahead, CLPe will continue to advance innovative energy solutions, support Great Eagle in achieving its net‑zero ambitions, and add green momentum to Hong Kong and cities across the Chinese Mainland."
Great Eagle Group Executive Director Mr Alexander Lo said, "Great Eagle is pleased to collaborate with CLPe to accelerate the green transformation of our properties through innovative solutions. Guided by our Climate Leadership Strategy, we are fully committed to advancing energy conservation and emissions reduction. This collaboration marks an important milestone on our journey towards net‑zero impact by 2045 and reflects our determination to promote sustainable development. Starting with Cordis, Hong Kong, we look forward to leveraging the strengths of both parties to enhance energy efficiency and create long‑term value for the industry."
The new high‑efficiency water‑cooled air‑conditioning system at Cordis, Hong Kong is scheduled to commence full operation in the second quarter of 2027. The project will adopt next-generation chiller system using eco-friendly refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP), in line with the Hong Kong SAR Government's Ozone Layer Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 to phase out conventional refrigerants in order to mitigate the impacts of global warming.
In response to the Development Bureau's initiative to promote innovation in the construction industry, CLPe will apply advanced construction technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP) in the project. This marks Great Eagle's first application of these technologies in Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition (RMAA) works for an existing building, helping to enhance construction efficiency, quality and safety, reduce construction waste and minimise disruption to hotel operations.
