The Coalition provides training to brick kiln entrepreneurs, policy makers and implementers, and key consumers to facilitate the adoption of modern kiln technologies and practices.
In many developing countries, fired clay bricks are still produced using traditional methods. The firing processes are often inefficient, requiring large amounts of fuel and emitting short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and other pollutants that pose a serious threat to surrounding communities and the climate.
Significant emissions reductions can be achieved by upgrading polluting kilns and improving firing practices. These upgrades can also lead to cost savings, improved working conditions, and minimized land degradation.
While clean and energy-efficient technologies are available, most kiln operators lack the capacity or incentive to make these changes. Raising awareness about technology options and the associated benefits of modern brick firing practices is key to incentivizing adoption. Access to this information enables local actors to make informed choices and secure investment, and provides operators the necessary technical know-how to use more energy-efficient kilns.
The Coalition provides training to brick kiln entrepreneurs, policy makers/implementers and major consumers with a focus on
Coalition partners are currently developing technology training nodes and manuals for the Asia and Latin America markets. The trainings and materials aim to increase the rate of technology adoption, while recognising the local requirements in terms of emissions and impacts, and feasibility for scale up.
Lead Partner: A Coalition partner with an active role in coordinating, monitoring and guiding the work of an initiative.
Implementer: A Coalition partner or actor receiving Coalition funds to implement an activity or initiative.
This network for brick producers serves to support the exchange of knowledge under the program: "Energy efficiency for brick producers in Latin America to mitigate climate change-EELA". The...
This training manual begins with a general overview of the dangers of black carbon to health and the climate and the impact of the brick sector in Latin America. The manual provides a range of...
The objective of this report is to present technology options that have shown to be successful in the brick sector in Latin America. The report includes a description of the technology...
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A construction drawing and guideline for the structural designs of Natural and Induced Draught Zig-Zag kilns proposed therein. The aim of this document is to provide step by step guidance in...
This Factsheet includes information abo0ut the different types of brick kilns commonly used in South and South-East Asia. It includes information on fuels and energy used, emissions, product...
The first edition of the training manual on natural draught zigzag kiln was prepared under the project supported by Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.
