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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1 March 2011 China: Carbon intensity targets unveiled China Daily
1 March 2011 China: Carbon intensity targets unveiled China Daily
1 March 2011 India: Rs 2000 million for clean energy fund The Tribune
1 March 2011 New Malaysian JV to build biogas plant Bioenergy Insight
25 February 2011 India: Trading in renewable energy certificate launched The Hindu
24 February 2011 India: PM council on climate change okays Green India Mission The Financial Express
22 February 2011 India: BP inks mega deal to pick up 30% in RIL oil, gas blocks for $7.2 billion The Hindu
22 February 2011 Pakistan's waste to energy industry gains UN approval Waste Management World
19 February 2011 Pakistan: Indigenous wind energy resources potential at 350,000 MW Trading Markets

 
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...