Peter Warren
Peter Warren is Head of Climate Innovation & Finance in the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). He leads the UK’s international climate finance investments (Official Development Assistance) and international policy for clean energy innovation in ODA-eligible countries. He previously led the team managing the department’s ODA investments in infrastructure and cities, and oversaw the former UK Government Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)’s work on smart energy technology R&D.
Challenges CleanTech Startup Entrepreneurs Face
CEOs and founders of clean technology startups share the challenges in bringing climate change solutions in the Asia-Pacific.
Clean Technology Startups Can Solve Climate Change
Asia needs cleantech solutions—innovative technologies, products, and services that enable more efficient use and management of energy and natural resources.
By 2030, energy demand is projected to almost double in the Asia and Pacific region. Unless we move to cleaner sources of energy, Asia will account for more than 46% of global CO2 emissions by 2030. At the same time, 700 million people in Asia, more than anywhere else in the world, still have no access to electricity.
Agence Française de Développement's Contribution to Renewable Energies
This presentation provides a general overview of Agence Française de Développement (AFD). It shows how AFD meets the cross-cutting objective of supporting low-carbon, climate resilient development paths through its ongoing projects in Indonesia. AFD’s contribution to sustain the Center of Excellence in Indonesia to enhance renewable energy is also discussed.