notice_summary_english: The World Bank has been providing technical assistance (TA) to the Government of Iraq (GoI) on climate change and energy transition through initiatives such as the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) and the Renewable Energy Integration Strategy and Investment Plan. Building on this foundation, the World Bank, through the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), is supporting the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy/Solar (CERES) at the University of Baghdad. CERES aims to strengthen Iraq’s capacity to develop renewable energy resources, promote science- and technology-based approaches to the energy transition (including energy efficiency), and contribute to national and regional clean energy objectives. Initially focused on solar energy, CERES will serve as a platform for broader renewable energy development in Iraq.
 local_title: Capacity Development for Iraq Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy/Solar (CERES)
 local_description: The World Bank has been providing technical assistance (TA) to the Government of Iraq (GoI) on climate change and energy transition through initiatives such as the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) and the Renewable Energy Integration Strategy and Investment Plan. Building on this foundation, the World Bank, through the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), is supporting the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy/Solar (CERES) at the University of Baghdad. CERES aims to strengthen Iraq’s capacity to develop renewable energy resources, promote science- and technology-based approaches to the energy transition (including energy efficiency), and contribute to national and regional clean energy objectives. Initially focused on solar energy, CERES will serve as a platform for broader renewable energy development in Iraq.
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