Scaling up Clean Energy in Southeast Asia: From Concept to Reality Read more about Scaling up Clean Energy in Southeast Asia: From Concept to Reality An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop
Clean Energy Policy, Financing and Innovation: 7th ADB-MOTIE Joint Energy Forum Read more about Clean Energy Policy, Financing and Innovation: 7th ADB-MOTIE Joint Energy Forum An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop Asia and the Pacific are experiencing massive energy challenges due to an unprecedented increase in energy demand in terms of both scale and speed as well as high dependence on fossil fuels. This trend is likely to continue in the foreseeable future to sustain high economic growth trajectory and will pose significant energy security and climate change risks to the region.
Asia Wakes Up to CCUS Read more about Asia Wakes Up to CCUS An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop
Integrative Design for Radical Energy Efficiency Read more about Integrative Design for Radical Energy Efficiency An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop
The Food-Water-Energy Nexus: Transforming Science for Sustainable Societies Read more about The Food-Water-Energy Nexus: Transforming Science for Sustainable Societies An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop Energy is vital to economic development. It is a critical input to water resources management—from pumping, transportation, treatment, and desalination. Energy powers agriculture—from farm equipment to food processing. Similarly, the water sector underpins energy production—from the extraction of raw materials, cooling of thermal power plants, cleaning processes, crop production for biofuels, and fuel for turbines. Water, of course, breathes life into agriculture.
Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan Read more about Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan This presentation discussed how ADB piloted a unique approach for sustainable rural electrification: training 35 women for a six-month training program to be rural electricians that install and service solar photovoltaic panels and batteries, wiring and auxiliary systems. The women returned to their villages as “barefoot engineers.”
Enabling Poor Women's Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh - Hatiya Project Read more about Enabling Poor Women's Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh - Hatiya Project This presentation discussed the key lessons from the ADB technical and financial assistance project in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali called “Enabling Poor Women’s Participation in the Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh".
Blockchain-Driven Community Energy Read more about Blockchain-Driven Community Energy This presentation discussed the advantages of using blockchain for community energy solutions. It also examined how blockchain can be used in microgrid control solutions, disaster management, and provenance & development.
Gender and Energy in South Asia Read more about Gender and Energy in South Asia This presentation discussed the gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) framework in the energy sector in South Asia. It also outlined the South Asia Department's experience in developing operationally relevant tools, gender-related capacities, introducing evidence-based approaches to gender and energy, and engaging in energy sector policy dialogue and technology solutions.
How is Renewable Energy Different Compared to Fossil Fuels for Women? Read more about How is Renewable Energy Different Compared to Fossil Fuels for Women? This presentation discussed how the renewable energy sector can help women and vice versa. It also examined the impacts and results of gender mainstreaming in renewable energy programs in South Asia.