In this presentation, Alexander Rogozin discussed renewable energy sources and the situation of heat supply in Ukraine.

In this presentation, Dr. Lennart Larsson gave an overview of the renewable district heating production in Lund, Sweden.

ADB is committed to supporting low carbon city development efforts consistent with the global climate goals. Cities play crucial role in providing better life. For a long time, our cities are experiencing significant population and economic growth through carbon-intensive industrialization, urban sprawl and migration, and environmental pollution. In her welcome remarks, ADB's M. Teresa Kho notes how the Forum serves as a platform to address challenges and present innovative solutions and tools.

Energy system transformation requires huge changes in the use of different energy vectors like heat, transport, and electricity. The use of hydrogen as an alternative source of energy can help decarbonize the energy system. Gas networks ensure efficient infrastructure use as they create low-carbon energy systems and cause less disruption in urban areas.