News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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7 October 2011 Bangladesh: World Bank approves $172m credit for renewable energy Eco Business
6 October 2011 Malaysian company starts waste-to-energy project in Sri Lanka Colombo Page
2 October 2011 China's green campaign saves 150m tons of coal China Daily
30 August 2011 Biogas fuels rural China's new energy drive China Daily
29 August 2011 Nepal: ADB‚ Japan launch new projects The Himalayan Times
25 August 2011 India: PSU wealth, $5 billion forex to help build energy fund The Financial Express
25 August 2011 Malaysia: Renewable energy expected to generate RM70 billion in revenue by 2020 Bernama
25 August 2011 Pakistan offers renewable-energy incentives to tackle shortages Bloomberg
24 August 2011 India: IIM-A incubator to start Rs 100 crore green fund Mint

 
ADB targets more clean energy for South Asia
The Himalayan Times, 21 March 2011

The Asian Development Bank and the Japan government are promoting greater access to clean energy for poor rural women I n South Asia. A Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction grant of $3 million — administered by ADB — will be used to increase income and livelihood opportunities for women in three ADB financed clean energy projects in Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The grant will fund the training of female technicians to support solar power systems in Bhutan, help strengthen community management of rural electrification in Nepal, and improve service delivery and women’s access to electricity in Eastern Province in Sri Lanka.  Read full story...