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The Value of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Power Utilities in Developing Asia

Working Papers
UAS technologies such as drones are increasingly being used to automate the planning, building, and maintenance of energy facilities around the world. The effectiveness of UAS and digital technologies are transforming energy sector operations to be faster, safer, and more cost-efficient. This…

Emissions Gap Report 2021

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This report from the UNEP provides an overview of the difference between where greenhouse emissions are predicted to be in 2030 and where they should be to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

IRENA's Energy Transition Support to Strengthen Climate Action

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This report highlights the work done by the Agency during the NDCs review process, the support offered through its different work packages as well as facilitating Parties and countries with project developments, financing, and investment. The Annex lists support and NDC commitments for individual…

Phasing out unabated coal: Current status and three case studies

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This report gathers all known national commitments to eventually stop using unabated coal-fired power generation announced to date and assesses their impact in terms of reducing emissions. Three case studies from Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom are discussed.

Energy Access and Transition for South and Southeast Asia Fund created with $35 million contribution from GEAP

Press Releases
On 14 April, ADB together with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced the $35 million funding for energy access and energy transition in South and Southeast Asia through the upcoming GEAPP Energy Access and Transition Trust Fund (GEATTF). The funding facility will be…

Central West Asia Region’s Largest Wind Development Project Signed

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The Bash and Dzhankeldy Wind Power projects were signed on 24 April 2023 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between ADB and ACWA Power Company (ACWA). A total of $174 million worth of loans will develop the Bash wind power and Dzhankeldy wind power plants, both located in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan.…

Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific launched at the ADB Annual Meeting

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IF-CAP is a landmark program that is expected to significantly galvanize support to fight climate change in the region. Initial partners, Denmark, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States are in discussions with ADB about providing a range of grants for…

What we mean by, “the battle against climate change will be won or lost in Asia and the Pacific”

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The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) breaks down the role of Asia and the Pacific region in what could be the greatest challenge faced by humanity. Asia in the Global Transition to Net Zero explores what a global net-zero transition could mean for developing Asia. It models emission pathways based…

Financing Climate-Friendly Cooling at City Scale

Reports and Publications
This paper discusses a variety of financing instruments and business models and presents an integrated model for financing city-scale green cooling. The model could help roll out green cooling solutions at a scale large enough to attract investors and to reduce transaction costs through…

Update on ADB’s Energy Transition Mechanism - April 2023

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Key Takeaways:

 Significant progress is continuing with ADB’s ETM pilot countries: Indonesia, the Philippines, Viet Nam, and now Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
 ADB is working extensively with stakeholders in each of the countries on their pre- and full-feasibility studies, including on…