Bhaskar Deol Keywords india solar policies chemical engineering low carbon energy mobility infrastructure clean energy Read more about Bhaskar Deol Bhaskar is the founder of Mynergy, a firm focused on unlocking international capital for low carbon energy and mobility infrastructure, helping make small and growing businesses in India and other emerging markets more competitive. Bhaskar leads our work on strategy and partnerships. Prior to Mynergy, Bhaskar led country operations for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he supported the development of policies to accelerate the adoption of clean energy.
Recent Climate Litigation Concerning Environmental Rights Read more about Recent Climate Litigation Concerning Environmental Rights An emerging feature of more recent climate change litigation is the use of some type of environmental right as the basis of the claim. The environmental rights invoked include the right of the public under the public trust doctrine; constitutional rights, particularly the right to life and the right to a clean and healthy environment; and more generally, human rights. This trend is likely to continue.
Smart Infrastructure for Smart Cities Read more about Smart Infrastructure for Smart Cities Smart cities incorporate information and communication technologies to enhance the quality and performance of urban services such as energy, transportation, and utilities in order to reduce resource consumption, wastage, and costs. Learn about the role of smart cities in India’s economic growth.
Smart Infra for Smart Cities Read more about Smart Infra for Smart Cities S Viswanathan, Editor and Publisher of the Industrial Economist, gave a talk on creating smart infrastructure systems for cities and the future of urban mobility systems in a fast urbanizing world.
Introduction - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on Halving Road Deaths and Injuries: Impacts and the Role of Infrastructure Read more about Introduction - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on Halving Road Deaths and Injuries: Impacts and the Role of Infrastructure Understand the relationship between road design and risk. Learn why achieving the sustainable development goal target for road safety is important for countries. The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is dedicated to preventing the more than 3,500 road deaths that occur everyday worldwide. iRAP provides tools and training to help governments and organizations in more than 70 countries make roads safe.
ADB as a Responsible Developments Partner: The India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Case Study Read more about ADB as a Responsible Developments Partner: The India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Case Study Bruno Carrasco, Director, Public Management, Financial Sector, & Trade Division of the ADB South Asia Department shared ADB operations related to SOE reforms, highlighing a case study on India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL).
India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid Read more about India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid Read about the energy sector in India and how its development is supported by ADB’s portfolio. Learn about mainstreamed interventions on gender equality and social inclusion in the country’s energy sector.
Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia Read more about Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia Good corporate governance strengthens the rule of law, facilitates further domestic and foreign investment, and facilitates sustainable and inclusive development. By transforming corporate governance challenges into opportunities for stakeholder collaboration and cooperation, they can serve as catalysts for real and significant change.
Addressing Challenges of Climate-Resilient Sustainable Urban Development in Tamil Nadu Read more about Addressing Challenges of Climate-Resilient Sustainable Urban Development in Tamil Nadu The State of Tamil Nadu, while it ranks first in urbanization among large states in India, experiences severe droughts and urban floods. This presentation discusses the issues, challenges, and constraints facing urban water supply and sanitation (WSS). It also shares climate proofing guidelines to achieve sustainable urban WSS.
The Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee Program Read more about The Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee Program Access to finance is a huge struggle that impedes the development of small entrepreneurs and microfinance institutions across Asia and the Pacific. Launched in 2010 by ADB, the Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee Program encourages international and local banks to increase lending to microfinance institutions.