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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18 May 2011 Malaysia unveils plan to build 'green economy' AFP
16 May 2011 Solar power lights up Bangladesh rural areas STV
13 May 2011 Malaysia's Petronas to invest $20bn in energy complex BBC News
11 May 2011 Bangladesh sees surge in small-scale solar power Alertnet
10 May 2011 China to double solar-power capacity by 2015 China Daily
10 May 2011 India: Panel moots higher tax on diesel cars The Times of India
9 May 2011 India to add 67000 mw solar power capacity by 2022 The Economic Times
9 May 2011 India to add 67000 mw solar power capacity by 2022 The Economic Times
6 May 2011 India: Prepare for next phase -- National solar mission The Financial Express

 
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...