Investment in renewable energy still lacking in 17 countries in South and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia The 17 UNECE countries in South and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia represented only 0.2% or USD 0.4 billion of global renewable energy investment in 2015. despite comprising over 300 million inhabitants and representing 4.9% of the world’s GDP Attracting investment represents a major challenge in these countries, even with numerous advanced support schemes and policies for renewable energy present. These are two of the main findings of the UNECE Renewable Energy Status Report 2017, produced in partnership with the UNECE and