Video - Clean Air Scorecard Helps Clear the Air in the People's Republic of China Read more about Video - Clean Air Scorecard Helps Clear the Air in the People's Republic of China As the pre-eminent network in Asia on air quality management issues, the Asian Development Bank’s Clean Air Asia initiative examines the interface between climate change and local air pollution. It is a successful model of knowledge networking and how knowledge can be translated into policy dialogues, capacity development, and investment.
The Urgent Need for "Smart Urban Transport" to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China - Chinese Version Read more about The Urgent Need for "Smart Urban Transport" to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China - Chinese Version Transport is a big CO2 emitter. Combining planning, technology, and incentives lead to smarter transport options.
The Urgent Need for "Smart Urban Transport" to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China Read more about The Urgent Need for "Smart Urban Transport" to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the second largest oil consumer in the world. Its vehicles account for 30 percent of its total oil consumption, and this is projected to increase to 57 percent by 2020. Transport makes up 14 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the world, and heavily contributes to climate change.
Addressing Energy Efficiency with Virtual Power Plants Read more about Addressing Energy Efficiency with Virtual Power Plants The People’s Republic of China has tapped virtual “efficiency power plants” (EPPs) in order to meet energy efficiency targets and promote stable economic growth.
Highway in the Mountains: The Western Yunnan Roads Development Project Read more about Highway in the Mountains: The Western Yunnan Roads Development Project Yunnan is a remote, mountainous province in the Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC). Many of its residents are from poor, minority groups that rely on subsistence farming. Lack of connectivity exacerbates their poverty. In 2003, PRC, with assistance from the Asian Development Bank, launched the Western Yunnan Roads Development Project, which aimed to connect Western Yunnan to the country’s regional centers and to the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Lanzhou's Bus Rapid Transit System Brings Quick Relief to Busy City - Chinese Version Read more about Lanzhou's Bus Rapid Transit System Brings Quick Relief to Busy City - Chinese Version Note: The language used in the uploaded presentation is Mandarin Chinese.
Clean Air Scorecard Helps Clear the Air in the People's Republic of China Read more about Clean Air Scorecard Helps Clear the Air in the People's Republic of China This publication showcases how the Clean Air Scorecard can help cities in Asia comprehensively assess air pollution levels and air quality management capacity.
Shanxi Farmers Embrace Modern Irrigation Methods to Adapt to Climate Change Read more about Shanxi Farmers Embrace Modern Irrigation Methods to Adapt to Climate Change “Managing groundwater is important not just because of overuse. Due to climate change, groundwater has become the solid buffer,” said Frank van Steenbergen, water resources specialist with MetaMeta Research. “Water saving is important. This project started with the idea that we would save water, and that is important because we overuse it.”
Greener Pastures from the Sun: Solar Photovoltaic-Driven Irrigation in Qinghai Province - Chinese Version Read more about Greener Pastures from the Sun: Solar Photovoltaic-Driven Irrigation in Qinghai Province - Chinese Version Note: The language used in the uploaded presentation is Mandarin Chinese.
Bus Rapid Transit in the People's Republic of China Read more about Bus Rapid Transit in the People's Republic of China The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been experiencing transport-related problems due to the high volume of vehicles plying its cities. This is compounded by local transport systems beset with capacity, parking, space, and design issues.