Nils DEVERNOIS

Nils Devernois is an architect with a master’s degree in urban sociology. He has many years’ experience of the various aspects of urban development (urban planning consultant, property development, operations planning) and in the preparation and management of large projects. This experience was acquired both in France and abroad, including a stint at France’s Deposit and Consignment Fund (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations). In late 2005, after nearly ten years in AFD’s operational departments, he joined the Research Department, where he is responsible for research and publications in the field of sustainable urban development. His particular focus is on aspects relating to the energy efficiency of existing buildings, notably in the context of a major partnership with Hubei Province in China.

Working Paper n°106 | Les enjeux d'un bon usage de l'électricité : Chine, Etats-Unis, Inde et Union européenne - (PDF - 4772 Ko)

Conference-debate organized by Nils Devernois at AFD, the 6 April 2011, with the participation of Bernard Laponche and Benjamin Dessus (Global Chance Association).
Implementing Large-Scale Energy Efficiency Programs in Existing Buildings in China - (PDF - 6033 Ko)
Working Paper n°86 | Les transports face aux défi de l'énergie et du climat - (PDF - 982 Ko)

Conference-debate organized by Nils Devernois at AFD in September 2009, with the participation of Bernard Laponche and Benjamin Dessus (Global Chance Association).
Working Paper n°68 | Reducing Methane Emissions: The Other Climate Change Challenge - (PDF - 1057 Ko)
Conference-debate organized by Nils Devernois at AFD, the 8 October 2008, with the participation of Bernard Laponche and Benjamin Dessus (Global Chance Association). The conference vidéo
Working Paper n°59 | World Energy Prospects and Stakes A New Paradigm - (PDF - 1083 Ko)

Conference-debate organized by Nils Devernois at AFD in January 2008, with the participation of Bernard Laponche (Global Chance Association).

5th Urban Research Symposium entitled Cities and Climate Change: Responding to an Urgent Agenda

co-organised with the World Bank and the French Ministry of Environment, in Marseilles (France) on June 28-30, 2009.

Promoting Energy Efficiency Investments, the new joint IEA-AFD publication, describes the experience of five Northern countries in the energy-efficiency rehabilitation of existing buildings. This sector offers very high potential for energy savings and hence for combating global warming.

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