How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (EN and CN) Read more about How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (EN and CN) This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of thinking, involving a multi-target approach reflecting the different dimensions and change of perspectives needed-- particularly in cities.
Enhancing Power Sector Resilience in the Lao PDR: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Planning for Resilience Read more about Enhancing Power Sector Resilience in the Lao PDR: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Planning for Resilience The Lao PDR recognizes the vital role that the power sector plays in powering economic development and to becoming a regional power exporter. A resilient power sector could withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from the impacts of natural (both climate and non-climate), technological, or human-caused hazards. The Lao PDR is addressing risks and planning for a resilient power sector by identifying hazards, impacts, and vulnerabilities to the system, and devising solutions to mitigate them.
The Intersection of Climate, Energy, Health for the Hope of Lasting Peace Read more about The Intersection of Climate, Energy, Health for the Hope of Lasting Peace In 2017, the Marawi City Siege in Mindanao, Philippines led to months of military combat displacing many people and disrupting the city’s electricity and water supply. With national and international organizations offering support for the area’s rehabilitation, post-conflict, what kind of collaborative opportunities are there to rebuild the city and make considerable gains in Health and Well-being, Climate Action, Clean Energy, and Peace?
Designing Water and Used Water Schemes to Generate Energy and Minimize Energy Use Read more about Designing Water and Used Water Schemes to Generate Energy and Minimize Energy Use Water/Used Water Utilities are significant power users but also have the opportunity to generate their own power and design facilities which are more efficient. This presentation discussed a number of examples taken from projects around the world, including the Philippines and UK where renewable technologies have been made integral elements of capital investment programs. These examples include a hydro-turbine on a used water treatment plant, hydro-turbine on large scale water transmission lines, solar power at a water treatment site and wind turbines within treatment plants.
Urban Energy Planning for Smarter utilities Read more about Urban Energy Planning for Smarter utilities In this scene-setting presentation, ADB's Stephane Bessadi emphasized the need to transform the urban utility model. He cited examples of energy use and production in cities and water systems, as well as wastewater energy use. He also gave examples of ADB support to utilities to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Henry Lee Keywords energy clean energy policy Read more about Henry Lee Henry Lee has 28 years of experience in advising numerous startup and Fortune 500 companies, such as Toyota, PepsiCo, and Hyundai. Mr. Lee is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law.
Vishal Kapoor Keywords power distribution power utilities india energy Read more about Vishal Kapoor Vishal Kapoor brings with him a multi-sectoral field experience in managing diversity in the workforce, policy design and implementation, sectoral reforms, and grassroots level operations in the Infrastructure Sector in India. As the Director dealing with Distribution Sector functions in the Ministry of Power of the Government of India, he manages flagship Distribution reforms programs of the government such as Integrated Power Development Scheme, Ujwal DISCOM assurance Yojana (UDAY) as well as Distribution Sector reforms.
Vignesh Nandakumar Keywords energy environment supply chain investments electric vehicles renewable energy Read more about Vignesh Nandakumar An electrical engineer from IIT Madras, with a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, Vignesh has significant experience in technology development and renewable energy, in initiating, sustaining and building new businesses across India, Thailand, and South Africa. He currently is a Partner with Aspada Investments, an impact fund focused on the impact on environment and livelihoods and leads the energy, environment and supply chain investments, including into electric vehicles.
Vandana Gombar Keywords journalist energy Read more about Vandana Gombar Vandana Gombar is an Editor at BloombergNEF, tracking the exciting transition of the energy sector globally. She believes the energy miracle is in the quiet dazzle of the sun.
Tisura Gamage Keywords energy environment transport electrification e-mobility sustainable transport Read more about Tisura Gamage Tisura Gamage is a researcher at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS). He holds an MA in Energy, Resources and Environment from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Tisura previously worked with the Edison Electric Institute in Washington D.C. in supporting the transport electrification (TE) efforts of U.S. Investor-Owned Electric Companies.