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Ubiquitous City

This document, in Bahasa Malaysia, consolidates the desired planning criteria and guidelines for the development of idealistic U-Cities. These guidelines can be for new developments or as guides for the redevelopment of existing develpoments.

Drawing Down N2O To Protect Climate and the Ozone Layer: A UNEP Synthesis Report

This synthesis report, coordinated by UNEP, working with more than 45 scientists and experts from more than 35 organizations, concludes that emissions of nitrous oxide are now the most relevant with respect to stratospheric ozone depletion and the third most important gas in terms of climate change. The report shows that if current trends in nitrous oxide emissions are allowed to continue, then it is very possible that ozone layer depletion will continue even with other efforts being implemented.

Low Carbon Growth Modeling for India Technology and Resource Assessments

Energy Trends in Developing Asia: Priorities for a Low-Carbon Future

This USAID research study is intended to serve as a resource for both the public and private sector, including policy-makers, business leaders, researchers, and advocates working in Asia to promote clean energy investments that address global climate change and development.

Initial National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Initial National Communication identifies four prioritized areas for mitigation- Energy, Forestry, Agriculture, and Waste Management. According to the report the most important priority is to increase energy efficiency to reduce GHG emissions and save resources, including foreign exchange resources (the country is dependent on imported fossil fuels while domestic supply of natural gas is declining)

Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan

The strategy describes five focus areas under the pillar of Mitigation and Low Carbon Development- (1) development of a strategic energy plan and investment portfolio, (2) expansion of social forestry, (3) expansion of greenbelt reforestation (mangroves), (4) technology transfer, and (5) reform of energy and technology policies and incentives.

Bangladesh Rio+ 20: Report on Sustainable Development

The report describes Bangladesh's progress on Sustainable Development over the past 20 years, as well as challenges and future direction. It is an excellent resource for an overview of sustainable development issues in the country. Bangladesh is committed to a low carbon development path, provided the process does not put additional burden on its already overstressed economy and financial capacity and is a win-win option for it with assured adequate international support.

Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2012, Bangladesh

This is an Act to amend the law relating to the supply and use of electrical energy issued in 1910. The Act stated that the National Electricity Development Plan shall identify and evaluate the strategies or projects with the greatest potential for: (1) improved supply-side efficiency of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems, (2) improved demand-side management through the application of established standards of energy efficiency for appliances both at the customer level and the utility level, conduct of energy audits, promotion of energy saving electrical appliances, and (3) increased use of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, wave, as well as fossil fuel and renewable hybrid electrical generation systems).

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Rules - Bangladesh

These rules are issued to facilitate the smooth functioning and operating of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), which was established to serve as a coordinating organization for all government programs associated with energy efficiency and conservation. The rules will be finalized and issued in 2013. The areas covered are: Standards and Labeling of Equipment and Appliances; Energy Conservation in Buildings, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Industry and Service, Government Operations; Energy Efficiency and Conservation Information, Reporting and Policy Development; Public Awareness, Promotion and Programmes; and Supplemental Funding Source (such as CDM and Bilateral Offset Credit Mechanism).

Bangladesh Interim Action Plan for Improvement of Energy Efficiency & Conservation (2012-2016)

Under the Interim Action Plan, the government has set the following targets: 10% of energy saving by 2015, 15% by 2021, and 20% by 2030. Interventions identified for meeting these targets are: (1) energy efficiency in power generation, transmission, and distribution (2) demand side energy efficiency initiatives (e.g., Demand Side Management, energy efficient equipment and appliances, CFL distribution program, street light program, LED Security lighting in urban areas) (3) increasing energy efficiency and conservation in key program areas (e.g., energy audit, improved cooking stove, rice husk parboiling, improved brick kiln, solar water heater, energy star labeling program); and (4) other interventions such as policy and regulation, creating incentives for EE & EC, capacity building, R&D, and awareness campaigns.

Outline Perspective Plan of Bangladesh 2010-2021 Making Vision 2021 a Reality

The Perspective Plan sets development targets for Bangladesh by 2021, as the nation aims to become a middle income country by 2021. Forestry target: 20% productive forest cover by 2021 (compared to 12% in 2010). Energy target: 7,000 MW electricity generation in the country by the year 2013 and 20,000 MW by the year 2021; Electricity for all by 2021. Forestry strategies: increase tree cover in the designated forest areas, increase productivity and efficiency in forestry, undertake agro and social forestry, and sustain ecological balance. Energy strategies: increase energy efficiency and use of renewable energy (research and demonstration of solar and wind energy, take advantage of CDM).

The Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka

This policy document presents the findings of the Government commissioned long-term transportation planning study for the greater Dhaka area. The objective of the Urban Transport Policy for Dhaka is to reduce congestion and improve transport safety to meet the demand of the growing population in the Dhaka area. The satellite cities, initially based on Export Processing Zones, will be connected to the central city by a modern mass rapid transit system. The city of Dhaka will develop a completely new modern and efficient bus rapid transit system. There will be an hierarchy of public transport systems created in which each vehicle type will be given a definite and specific role to play (modern, high capacity buses will carry large volumes through the main corridors; smaller mini-buses will serve the more congested areas; rickshaws and baby taxis will act as feeder services linking neighborhoods with the main transit lines). River transport will be integrated with the city-wide transport system by redesigning the ferry terminals and linking the fare structures between river and land-based transport.

Low-Carbon Society Development towards 2025 in Bangladesh

This study proposes the scenario for realization of low-carbon society development in Bangladesh. It projects that without any mitigation, Bangladesh's GHG emissions will increase by 3.5 times from 2005 and 2025. With selected feasible mitigation technologies, GHG emissions in 2025 will be reduced by 42% compared to the business-as-usual scenario. To achieve GHG mitigation, a package of policies was developed which focuses on fuel switch, introduction of renewable and nuclear energy in power sector, increased energy efficiency, improved public transport and traffic management system, sustainable agricultural system, and increase of forest cover by reforestation program.

National Energy Policy (Bangladesh)

This policy sets the overall framework for the improved performance of the energy sector. The objectives are to provide energy for sustainable economic growth, ensure optimum development of all the indigenous energy sources (oil and gas, coal, hydropower), ensure sustainable operation of the energy utilities, ensure rational use of total energy sources, ensure environmentally sound energy development programs, encourage public and private sector participation in the development and management of the energy sector, bring entire country under electrification by the year 2020, ensure reliable supply of energy to the people at reasonable and affordable price, and develop a regional energy market for rational exchange of commercial energy to ensure energy security. The report provides a series of recommended energy policies on the following areas: non-renewable energy, petroleum, marginal gas field development, renewable and rural energy, power, rural electrification, and demand estimation and planning. Source: http://www.petrobangla.org.bd/NEP_2004_fulldoc.pdf

National Land Transport Policy, Bangladesh

The Land Transport Policy has been formulated in light of the Government pledge to establish a transport system that is safe, cheap, modern, technologically dependable, and environmentally friendly. The government policy is to improve public transport and aim to limit the share of private car use in Dhaka to 30% of mechanized trips in 2022. Nationally, the objectives include improvement of the standard of bus services, construction of bus lanes, improvement of environment for pedestrians, and enhancement of railways' operational capacity.

National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) Bangladesh

The National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) of Bangladesh identifies five strategic priorities: (1) Sustained Economic Growth, (2) Development of Priority Sectors, (3) Urban Environment, (4) Social Security and Protection, and Environment, and (5) Natural Resource and Disaster Management.

Renewable Energy Policy for Bangladesh

The objectives of the Renewable Energy Policy are to harness the potential of renewable energy (RE) resources and disseminate RE technologies; enable, encourage and facilitate public and private sector investment in RE projects; develop sustainable energy supplies to substitute indigenous non-RE supplies (oil and gas, coal); scale up the contribution of RE to electricity production; facilitate the use of RE at every level of energy usage; promote development of local technology in the field of RE; promote clean energy for CDM; and achieve the targets for developing RE energy resources to meet 5% of the total power demand by 2015 and 10% by 2020.

Sixth Five Year Plan (2011-15) as the tool of accelerating growth and reducing poverty - Bangladesh

This is the first medium term development plan to support the implementation of Vision 2021. It presents the strategies, policies and institutions that allow Bangladesh to accelerate growth and reduce poverty. Development of the energy sector has been prioritized because energy is a major constraint for continued development of the nation. The goals for the energy sector include increasing energy efficiency by 10%, improving railways and waterways as energy efficient multi-modal transport system to reduce carbon emission, optimizing domestic production of primary energy resources including renewable energies. The goals for the environmental sector that are related to LEDS include increasing productive forest coverage by 2 percentage points, restoring and protecting urban wetlands in line with the Wetland Conservation Act, protecting at least 10% of the wetland in peak dry season as aquatic sanctuary, establishing and protecting 500 meter wide permanent green belt along the coast, and completing land zoning for sustainable land/water use. The priorities for the energy sector include reducing system losses and improving energy use efficiency. However, other priorities are focused on developing the oil and gas industry.

Strategy on Climate Change of the Lao PDR

This policy document describes the goals of the National Strategy on Climate Change which are: (1) to reinforce sustainable development goals of the Lao PDR, including measures to achieve low-carbon economic growth, (2) to increase resilience of key sectors of the national economy and natural resources to climate change and its impacts, (3) to enhance cooperation, strong alliances, and partnerships with national stakeholders and international partners to implement the national development goals, and (4) to improve public awareness and understanding of various stakeholders about climate change to increase their willingness to take actions.

Lao People Democratic RepublicThe First National Communication on Climate Change

This is the first National Communication submitted by Lao to UNFCCC. The report describes the energy sector as having the greatest potential for mitigation through improved energy efficiency, switching to less CO2 intensive fuels, and renewable energy (especially hydropower). Laos also aims to increase total forest area from 40 to 70%. Priorities in transportation sector are to reduce GHG emissions, air quality pollutants, and congestion. Goals in the agricultural sector are to increase productivity with minimal impact on the environment.

The Seventh Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2011-2015)

The goal of Lao PDR's seventh National Socio-economic Development Plan is to maintain economic growth at more than 8% per year and graduate from Least Developed Country status by 2020. The major directions of the Plan include mitigating climate change, especially enhancing forest cover and raising efficiency of the production processes. The Plan sets targets for environmental protection and natural resource management, which includes land use policies to improve forest cover and environmental protection in cities, communities (villages), national highways, and public places based on the principle of "green, clean and beautiful".

Strategic Framework for National Sustainable Development Strategy for Lao PDR

The Strategic Framework for National Sustainable Development Strategy for Lao PDR was prepared as a part of the process of developing a National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS). The document provides a conceptual framework for formulating Lao PDR's National Sustainable Development Strategy. It aims to help the Lao PDR government to better integrate sustainable development principles into national and sectoral development planning. The four strategic goals identified in the framework are: sustainable economic development, sustainable social well-being and development, sustainable environment and natural resource management, and good governance.

Renewable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR

The Strategy document describes the Lao Government's aim to increase the share of renewable energy to 30% of the total energy consumption by 2025. To reduce fossil fuel import, the Government has outlined a tentative vision to reach 10% of the total transport energy consumption from biofuels. This target will be regularly revisited and revised using results of special studies, lessons learned from on-going implementation, and international renewable energy technological developments. Strategic interventions include promotion and development of biofuels, small hydropower, solar energy, biogas, other biomass energies, wind energy, and other alternative energy sources for transportation; financial incentives to investors in renewable energy; and the formulation and improvement of laws and regulations to facilitate renewable energy development.

Forestry Strategy to the year 2020 in Lao PDR

The Forestry Strategy aims to increase forest cover to 70% of total land by 2020, ensure a sustainable flow of forest products for domestic consumption and export, preserve important biodiversity and unique habitats, conserve the environment (including soil, watersheds and climate), and ultimately to contribute to improved livelihoods and improved revenue and foreign exchange earnings. Nine key programmes of action were proposed under this strategy: (1) land and forest use; (2) production forest; (3) non-timber forest products; (4) tree plantation development; (5) harvest/logging plans and royalties; (6) wood processing industry; (7) biodiversity conservation; (8) protection forest and watershed management; and (9) village land and forest management.

Strategy for Agricultural Development 2011 to 2020

The agricultural Development Strategy is a long-term framework for the development of the sector. Development goals by 2020 are: (1) gradual introduction and increased application of modernized lowland market-oriented agricultural production that is adapted to climate change and focused on smallholder farmers and (2) conservation of upland ecosystems in order to ensure food security and improving the livelihoods of rural communities.

Agricultural Master Plan 2011 to 2015 - Laos PDR

The Master Plan for Agriculture of Laos PDR is based on Agricultural Development Strategy 2011-2020. Key measures that are related to climate change include climate smart land use planning; promotion of biogas facilities; mobilization of new climate-related finance mechanisms such as REDD; awareness campaign on the role of forests in mitigation; pilot and support community-based forest management and forest co-management; enforcement of laws, regulations, and implementation guidelines related to sustainable forest management; and agricultural research linked to climate change mitigation (and adaptation).

National biodiversity strategy to 2020 and Action Plan to 2010 of Laos

The goal of the Strategy is to maintain biodiversity as a key to poverty reduction and protection of the current asset base of the poor. The plan will also contribute to increasing forest cover and carbon sequestration in Laos. The strategy includes seven programmes: (1) scientific data and biodiversity knowledge development, (2) biodiversity management, (3) human resource development, (4) public awareness and involvement, (5) institutional and legal frameworks, (6) NBSAP implementation, and (7) international cooperation.

Feasibility Study on NAMA in the Transport Sector of Lao PDR

Laos has developed one Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) at the concept stage on transportation in Vientiane. The purpose of the NAMA is to implement the Sustainable Transport Strategy and the Master Plan on Comprehensive Urban Transport in Vientiane.

National Policy on Climate Change of Malaysia

The objectives of the Malaysia National Policy on Climate Change are: (1) Mainstreaming climate change through wise management of resources and enhanced environmental conservation resulting in strengthened economic competitiveness and improved quality of life (2) Integration of responses into national policies, plans and programmes to strengthen the resilience of development from arising and potential impacts of climate change and (3) Strengthening of institutional and implementation capacity to better harness opportunities to reduce negative impacts of climate change

Tenth Malaysia Plan 2011-15

The Tenth Malaysian plan has a thrust on developing a ''climate resilient growth strategy'' which includes climate mitigation efforts like reducing carbon footprint, creating stronger incentives for investments in RE, promoting energy efficiency, improving solid waste management and reducing emissions to improve air quality

National Policy on the Environment

The Policy aims at achieving: (1) A clean, safe, healthy and productive environment for present and future generations, (2) The conservation of the country's unique and diverse cultural and natural heritage with effective participation by all sectors of society (3) A sustainable lifestyle and pattern of consumption and production. Malaysia's national environmental policy is implemented through 7 strategies: (1) Education and Awareness (2) Effective management of natural resources and environment (3) Integrated development planning and implementation (4) Prevention and control of pollution and environmental degradation (5) Strengthenning administrative and institutional mechanisms (6) proactive approach to regional and global environmental issues and (7) Formulation and Implementation of Action Plans

Renewable Energy Act 2011

The Renewable Energy Act is based on a REPAP (Renweable Energy Policy & Action Plan) that foresees the promotion of grid-connected power generation from renewable energy resources such as biomass, biogas, municipal waste, mini-hydro and solar PV without excluding potential of using geothermal, wind, etc., as may be applicable. The REPAP anticipates the grid-connected renewable energy capacity to reach about 5% by 2015 & about 11% by 2020.

Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (BSEEP): Energy Efficiency in New Buildings

The Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project is an international collaboration project between United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Public Works Department of Malaysia (PWD). The project is being implemented by Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (Public Works Department, or JKR). It covers government and private sector facilities and aims to update and formulate new building standards in commercial and residential sectors in order to reduce their impact on the environment.

National Green Technology

The National Green Technology Policy embodies elements of economic, environment and social policies, as reflected in the five (5) objectives (1) To minimise growth of energy consumption while enhancing economic development (2) To facilitate the growth of the Green Technology industry and enhance its contribution to the national economy; (3) To increase national capability and capacity for innovation in GreenTechnology development and enhance Malaysia's competitiveness in Green Technology in the global arena; (4) To ensure sustainable development and conserve the environment for future generations; and (5) To enhance public education and awareness on Green Technology and encourage its widespread use.

National Renewable Energy Policy and Action Plan

The objectives of this policy are: (1)To increase RE contribution in the national power generation mix; (2) To facilitate the growth of the RE industry; (3) To ensure reasonable RE generation costs; (4) To conserve the environment for future generations; and (5) To enhance awareness on the role and importance of RE.

Towards Putrajaya Green City 2025. Implementing Neighbourhood Walkability in Putrajaya

The program aims to ensure that Putrajaya development adheres to the Green Cities principle as developed by the Govt. supported implementing agency (Putrajaya Holdings)

Low Carbon Cities Framework (LCCF)

The presentation discusses the Low Carbon Cities Framework (LCCF) framework and assessment system that aims to (1) encourage and promote the concept of low carbon cities and townships in Malaysia (2) guide cities in making choices/decisions towards greener solutions (3) assist stakeholders to develop action plans for low carbon development and (4) serve as a tool to calculate the carbon emissions within development

Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission) Diamond Building

Under this project, the building was developed as a show-case of a cost-effective office building that achieved GBI & Green Mark Platinum certification. The design optimises natural daylighting, self-shading due to its inverted pyramid design, highly insulated passive envelope, rain-water harvesting, local rooftop PV & green roof elements.

Economic Transformation Programme: Chapter 6-Powering the Malaysian Economy with Oil, Gas and Energy

Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was formulated as part of Malaysia's National Transformation Programme. Its goal is to elevate the country to developed-nation status by 2020, targeting GNI per capita of US$15,000. This will be achieved by attracting US$444 billion in investments which will, in turn, create 3.3 million new jobs. The ETP is driven by two components. Under ETP 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs), have been identified representing sectors where growth will be focused on. Each NKEA comprises Entry Point Projects (EPPs), which explore new growth areas, and Business Opportunities (BOs), which enable the sectors to move further up the value chain. A total of 152 EPPs have been identified, of which 149 have been announced. Under NKEA-Oil, gas and Energy, EPP (Entry Point Project) 9 is focused on improving energy efficiency. The document describes EPP 9 projects energy efficiency covering buildings, appliances, government facilities and transport (promotion of hybrid cars).

Rectangular Strategy for for Growth, Employment, Equity and Efficiency in Cambodia

The National Green Growth Roadmap (Cambodia)

Cambodia's National Green Growth Roadmap proposes possible paths for short, medium, and long-term implementation of green growth in Cambodia by adopting win-win solutions between economy, environment and society so that economic growth, environmental sustainability and human well-being can be achieved. The Roadmap has identified It has identified seven accesses for interventions, namely: (1) Access to clean water and sanitation, (2) Access to renewable energy, (3) Access to information and knowledge, (4) Access to means for better mobility (5) Access to finance and investments, (6) Access to food security (agriculture) and non-chemical products; and (7) Access to sustainable land-use. Download the original at: http://www.greengrowth.org/sites/default/files/pictures/Final%20Draft%20Roadmap,%20Feb26-2010.pdf

Cambodia National Strategic Development Plan Update 2009-2013

The National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) outlines in detail the policy priorities for the implementation of the Royal Government of Cambodia's (RGC) reform programmes to rebuild institutional capacity, strengthen socio-economic infrastructure, and to create an enabling environment to attract investments from both domestic and foreign sources in order to create employment opportunities for Cambodians, to reduce poverty, and to develop key sectors of the economy. Concerning climate change issues, the NSDP recognizes the need to strengthen institutional capacity of the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) Secretariat. NSDP directs RGC to coordinate climate change efforts across sectors. NSDP 2009 highlights several specific actions for the Ministry of Environment (MOE) to reach these goals, including: (1) Further preparation of the Second National Report under UNFCCC, (2) Preparing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (3) Increasing implementation of clean development mechanism and greenhouse gas reduction projects, (4) Decentralizing the preparation of an inventory, (5) Ensuring sustainable use of natural resources (conducting Environmental Impact Assessments before approving projects), (6) Eliminating negative practices and use of natural resources such as pollution and deforestation; and (7) Promoting a national fund for climate change and acquiring financial resources and support for climate change adaptation strategies and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Initial National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-Cambodia

The report presents a detailed assessment of mitigation options and GHG reduction potential for enrgy, transport, AFOLU, livestock and agriculture, LUCF, and waste, which can be an information base for development of low emission development strategy.

Sustainable Rural Electrification Plan

The SREP has two goals: 1) By 2020, all villages in the Kingdom of Cambodia have access to electricity of any type; and 2) by year 2030 70% of houseolds have access to grid quality electricity. The main components of SREP are (1) Grid expansion from the existing network, with a priority to areas within 40 Km of the provincial towns, (2) cross boder imported electricity from neighbouring countries; (3) Mini utility system in remote areas based on gensets, decentralized renewable energy, stand alone systems and Rural Entrepreneurs.

Cambodia REDD+ Roadmap

The national REDD+ roadmap describes the scope, financing and phases of REDD+ implementation. There are six sections in the REDD+ roadmap (1) Management of National REDD+ Readiness, (2) Consultation, stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising plan, (3) Development and selection of REDD strategies, (4) Implementation framework (including benefit-sharing and safeguards), (5) Development of the Reference Scenario against which performance will be measured (Reference Levels or Reference Emissions Levels, RLs/RELs) 6. Development of the Monitoring System for national Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV).

Climate Change Policy, 2011

The main goal of this policy is to improve livelihoods by mitigating and adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change, adopting a low-carbon emissions socio-economic development path and supporting and collaborating in the spirits of country's commitments to national and international agreements related to climate change. The Climate Change Policy will accomplish their goals by "developing, promoting and implementing climate change- friendly technologies; formulating and implementing an action plan for climate adaptation and low GHG emission by ensuring public- private partnership; implementing existing air quality standards and develop and implement new standards to support low carbon adn climate- resilient development; emphasizing the participation of government, semi government, NGOs and user groups in formulation and implementation of programmes related to climate adaptation, GHG mitigation, capacity building, technology development and extension; encouraging the private sector,through capacity building and promotional activities, to take advantage of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM); and [commit] at least 80 percent of total funds available for climage change- related programmes at the community level.

Tenth Plan (2002-2007)

Following the UN Millenium Development Goals, the Tenth Year Plan aims to allievate poverty by implementing economic growth, improving the environment. The plan includes strategy to promote use of alternative forms of energy

Nepal Three Year Interim Plan (2007/08)- (2009/10)

The main goal of this Interim Plan is to lay a foundation for economic and social transformation to build a prosperous, modern and just Nepal. The long- term vision of the environment sector is to achieve sustainable economic development by reducing environmental impacts. In order to secure Nepal's future, efforts have been directed towards curbing vehicular emissions, initiatives have been taken to launch alternative energy sources, increasing carbon saving. Under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), carbon saving has allowed Nepal to trade carbon. Carbon trading and climate change mitigation can serve as provisions to allocate international resources. Carbon trading wil also be promoted to achieve benefits from CDM under the Kyoto Protocol.

Nepal's Readiness Preparation Proposal REDD 2010-2013

The Readiness proposal provides a roadmap for developing and implementing the REDD strategy, based on certain underlying principles agreed by representatives of all stakeholder groups in Nepal's forest sector.

Kathmandu Electrical Vehicle Alliance

The Kathmandu Electric Vehicle Alliance (KEVA) is a program supported by USAID's Clean Air Initiative and Asia and Near East Bureau Mission Incentive Fund. The Alliance Partners are Planning and Development Collaborative International (PADCO), Winrock International (WI), the San Francisco Clean Cities Coalition (SFCCC), and Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). The Alliance sought to bring new ideas, new partners, and new resources to support key interventions for the promotion of electric vehicles in Nepal. The Alliance worked with municipalities, His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMG/N), national and international development agencies and donors, local electric vehicle (EV) industry business groups, EV operators, international and local non-government organizations (INGOs and NGOs) to identify and eliminate constraints to the expansion of the electric-based vehicles for Nepal in general and Katmandu in particular.

Energizing Rural Nepal-Energy Sector Assistance Programme: a decade of experience in delivering clean, sustainable and renewable energy solutions

The program aims at setting up a Central Renewable Energy Fund/ Technical support/ Business development for renewable energy and productive energy use. Priority programs and activities will also be developed to address urgent and immediate needs and concerns of the Philippines related to the adverse effects of climate change.

National Climate Change Action Plan 2011-2028

The plan was developed to address a realistically achievable country driven program of action for integrated climate change adaptation and mitigation. Priority programs and activities will also be developed to address urgent and immediate needs and concerns of the Philippines related to the adverse effects of climate change. The seven priority programs are the following: (1) food security (2) water sufficiency (3) ecosystem and environmental stability (4) human security (5) climate-smart industries and services (6) sustainable energy and (7) knowledge and capacity development.

Philippines National Framework Strategy on Climate Change 2010-2022

The framework strategy serves as basis for climate change planning, research and development, extension, and monitoring of activities to protect vulnerable communities from the adverse effects of climate change. Formulated based on climate change vulnerabilities, specific adaptation needs, and mitigation potential, and in accordance with international agreements. The framework aggressively highlights the critical aspects of adaptation meant to be translated to all levels of governance alongside coordinating national efforts towards integrated ecosystem based management which shall ultimately render sectors climate resilient.

Philippine Development Plan 2011-16

The Philippine Development Plan for 2011-16 describes building reslience against climate change in key sectors-agriculture, infrastructure, energy for achieving its vision of inclusive growth

Philippines National Renewable Energy Program

The plan outlines the policy framework enshrined in Republic Act 9513. It sets the strategic building blocks that will help the country achieve the goals set forth in the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. The NREP signals the country's big leap from fragmented and halting RE initiatives into a focused and sustained drive towards energy security and improved access to clean energy. The NREP lays down the foundation for developing the country's renewable energy resources, stimulating investments in the RE sector, developing technologies, and providing the impetus for national and local renewable energy planning that will help identify the most feasible and least-cost renewable energy development options.

Philippine Energy Plan 2012-2030

The policy thrusts of the Phillipine Energy Plan are : (1) Ensure Energy Security (2) Expand Use of Renewable Energy (3 Accelerate Exploration of petroleum and coal (4) Expand energy access (5)Promote Low Carbon Future (6) Make Energy efficiency a way of Life for Filipinos e) Promote use of clean alternative fuels and technologies (7) climate proof the energy sector (8) Develop Regional Energy Plans (9) Promote Investment in the Energy Sector and (10) Identify and Implement energy sector reforms. The PEP, by developing and utilizing renewable energy sources like hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, biomass and ocean energy, will highlight the policy vision of an economy which will become largely decarbonized. DOE taking the lead in promoting energy efficiency as a lifestyle, and advocating the use of alternative fuels for the transport sector. The plan also aims to scale-up energy efficiency investments in both private and public sectors to generate more energy savings as well as envisioning to accelerate the development and production of indigenous fuels to further curb the country's energy demand.

Formulation of a National Environmentally Sustainable Transport Strategy for the Philippines

The goals of the strategy are: (1) Reducing the annual growth rate of energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from the urban transport sector and (2) Enhaning sustainable mobility through the development of a viable market and shift to low emissions transport of goods and services. The strategies identified for promoting environmentally sustainable transport are (1) Reduction of the annual growth rate of energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from the urban transport sector and (2) Enhance sustainable mobility through the development of a viable market and shift to low emissions transport of goods and services.

National Implementation Plan on Environment Improvement in the Transport sector

The objective of this plan is Low Carbon and Low Pollution Transport System. Programs for land transport include urban railway system expansion, bus rapid transit, electric and hybrid buses, motor vehicle inspection system and cleaner fuels. Programs for water are focussed on port power supply for ships, emissions from ships and tree/mangrove planting. Finally for air transport tropicalized airports and Rain Water harvesting, recycling and management have been proposed

Climate change response strategy 2011-2020

The stratgey has the following priorities: (1) Ensuring food security, energy security, water security, poverty alleviation, gender equality, social security, and public health; enhance living standards; and conserve natural resources in the context of climate change (2) low carbon economy and green growth as principles in achieving sustainable development, with greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal to become a mandatory index in social and economic development.

Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2011-2020

The strategy emphasizes on rapid but sustainable econonomic development.

Strategic Direction on Sustainable Development 2011-2020

This document provides a step by step approach for implementing green growth, developing low-carbon economy and for efficient use of all resources.

Action plan of the Bac Kan Province to response the National Green Growth Strategy

The action plan hopes to achieve greening of industres by promoting cleaner production practices

Action plan of the Lai Chau Province to response the National Green Growth Strategy

The action plan hopes to achieve greening of industres by promoting cleaner production practices

Construction materials development plan until 2020

The plan seeks to promote development of non-fired bricks. It is aimed that such bricks account for 30-40% of the total brick production by 2020.

Viet Nam National Energy Development Strategy 2020 (with an outlook to 2050)

The strategy aims to Increase renewable energy share in total primary energy consumption from 3% in 2010 to 5% by 2020, and 11% by 2050.

Viet Nam Power Development Plan 2011-2020 (with an outlook to 2030)

The National Power Development Plan aims at (1) reducing electricity demand elasticity to GDP from the present of 2.0 to 1.5 by 2015 and 1.0 by 2020 and (2) increasing share of renewable energy generation to 4.5% of the total by 2020 and 6% by 2030. To achieve these goals, the following strategies have been identified: (1) Diversify forms of investment to develop the power sources in order to increase competition, improve economic efficiency (2) Improve electricity pricing and (3) Widely deploy and enhance the National target program on energy savings and efficiency

National Target program on Energy Efficiency and Conservation 2012-2015

The National Target program aims to reduce total primary energy consumption by 5-8% in the period of 2012-2015

Program on green energy for Ho Chi Minh city

The program aims to achieve 1% RE generation capacity by 2015.

Cleaner Production Strategy in Industry to 2020

Improve efficiency of natural resource, materials and fuel consumption; Reduce emission; 2009-2015: 25% industrial production facilities apply cleaner production, savings of 5-8% materials, fuel consumption per unit; 2016-2020: 50% industrial production facilities apply cleaner production, savings 8-13% materials, fuel consumption per unit

National strategy on integrated management of solid waste to 2025, vision to 2050.

The strategy covers integrated management of solid waste, minimizing waste generation, strengthening reuse, recycling, reproducing and effectively treating solid waste generated

Program on biofuel development until 2015 and vision for 2025

The program promotes development of biofuel as renewable energy to replace tranditonal energy to ensure energy security and contribute to enviroment protection. The program components are: (1) Deploying applications of research findings into practice (2) Boosting investment and diversify funding sources and to speed up infrastructure construction and technical training of human resources; (3) Completing legal framework (4) Expanding and strengthening international cooperation and (5) Raising public awareness

National Action Program on Reduction of Green-house Gas Emissions through Efforts to Reduce Deforestation and Forest Degradation, Sustainable Management of Forest Resources, and Conservation and Enhancement of Forest Carbon Stocks 2011 - 2020

The program aims at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions through reduction of deforestation and forest degradation and promoting increased greenhouse-gas sequestration by forests. Key program activities are: (1) Capacity building and institutional development for REDD+ management (2) Conducting survey to compile necessary data and define the baseline emission level (3) Establish MRV (4) Formulation of the financial management mechanism applicable for National REDD+ Action Program (5) Implementation of REDD+ pilot projects (6)Promotion of cooperation and sharing experience with the countries in the region (7) Review and drawing of the experience from REDD+ implementation in the pilot provinces and newly introduced international practices for revising and improving the Program that will be expanded at the nation-wide scale in the next phase

Study on development and use of Jatropha in Vietnam in the period 2008-2015 with perspective to 2025

The project is divided into 2 phases. First phase (2008-2010) -Deploy effectively program on jatropha seeds, processing and use of diesel oil from jatropha seeds and Second phase (2011-15)- scaling growinf and processing of seeds Source: http://thuvienphapluat.vn/archive/Quyet-dinh-1842-QD-BNN-LN-phe-duyet-De-an-Nghien-cuu-phat-trien-va-su-dung-san-pham-cay-Coc-rao-Jatropha-curcas-L-o-Viet-Nam-giai-doan-2008-2015-vb86018.aspx

Program on mandatory labelling and MEPS

Mandatory labeling and MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) for selected appliances and equipment.Four groups of equipment covered: home appliances; office equipment; industrial equipment and machinery; vehicles

Regulation on using non-fired bricks in construction works

The regulation is aimed at promoting use of non-fired brick's in all 3rd class towns, 50% non-fired brick by 2015 and 100% after 2015 in other types of construction

Report on Vietnam Low Carbon Options Assessment

This study identifies and prioritizes across all sectors of the economy a number of low-carbon interventions in Vietnam that could be implemented in the short- to medium-term (5-10 years) - and that support a consistent, longer-term vision for green growth.

Thailand Technology Needs Assessments Report for Climate Change Mitigation

The report provides a prioritization of energy technologies for climate change mitigation in Thailand. Priority technologies, in order: (1) Smart grid, (2) Waste to power generation, (3) Second and third generation of biofuels, (4) Energy efficiency in combustion in the industrial sector, and (5) Carbon capture and storage.

National Master Plan on Climate Change (2011–2050) - Thailand

The tenets of the plan are ''Continued economic, social, and environmental developments in accordance with sufficiency economy philosophy and cutting GHG emissions by 2050, without impeding the country's GDP or reducing its growth of capability and competitiveness'. The plan mentions "Adaptation for coping with the negative effects of climate change"; "Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and increase of greenhouse gas sinks" (e.g., energy, REDD, carbon footprint, carbon tax, cities/communities); strengthening capacity and institutions for management.

Eleventh National Economic and Social Development Plan (2012-2016) - Thailand

Thailand's 11th NESDP plans to shift the development paradigm and direct the country to low carbon and environmentally friendly economy and society. Under the plan the country's production and consumption behavior will be restructured to prepare for a transition toward a low carbon and environmentally friendly economy. To this end, energy efficiency in transportation and logistic sector will need to be enhanced in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Development of eco-cities will also be important, with emphasis on urban planning which integrates cultural, social and ecological aspects.

Energy Efficiency Development Plan (EEDP) (2011–2030) - Thailand

The plan identifies economic sectors with priority for undertaking energy conservation as the transportation sector (13,400 ktoe in 2030) and the industrial sector (11,300 ktoe in 2030). This vision is to be achieved through both mandatory measures, via rules and regulations, and supportive/promotional measures will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on measures which will bring about market transformation and energy consumers' behavioral change. The private sector will become an important partner and greater roles will be entrusted to local administration organizations

Alternative Energy Development Plan (2012–2021) - Thailand

The plan aims to increase in the share of renewable energy to be 20% of Thailand's energy mix by 2022.

National Transport Master Plan (2011- 2020)

The objectives of the plan are to promote energy savings and environmentally friendly transport and to decrease ratio of and volume of energy consumption by the sector, and to reduce pollution. These would be achieved through encouragement and support to shift mode of transport to rail and water and promotion and development of technology to provide for use of clean and environmentally friendly vehicles.

India's National Action Plan on Climate Change

NAPCC is a national document compiling action taken by India for addressing the challenge of climate change and the action it proposes to take. The plan recognizes the need to maintain high growth rates for improving living standards and reducing vulnerability of people to impacts of climate change and work towards sustainable development. The plan has also identified measures that promote development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively. Eight National Missions form the core of the NAPCC. These eight missions comprise several programs that focus on promoting understanding of climate change, adaptation, energy efficiency and natural resource conservation

Roadmap for phase-out of HCFCs in India

Comprehensive roadmap for HCFC phase-out, which spells out concrete goals, actions and timelines to control and reduceproduction and consumption of HCFCs in line with the accelerated control schedule for HCFCs underthe Montreal Protocol. Roadmap describes actions to be taken to implement phase-out: (1) strengthened and coordinated management with stakeholder representation and participation, (2) collection and analysis of current updated data, (3) prioritization of sectors and sub-sectors for technology transfer interventions, (4) enhanced communication and awareness, (5) development of sectoral strategies and overarching national strategy and policy and regulatory initiatives, to ensure compliance with the 2013/2015 targets as well as the broader phaseout targets by 2030

Interim Report of the Expert Group on Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth - India

The interim report provides a menu of options that can reduce India's emission intensity over the time frame. Some policy measures implied by various options have also been indicated. The main sectors examined in this report are power, transport, industry, buildings and forestry.

Guidelines on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability for Central Public Sector Enterprises - India

The thrust of these guidelines is on environment protection and the promotion of green and energy efficient technologies. These guidelines for India came into effect from April 1 2013.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission - India

The Mission's broad objective is increasing the share of solar energy in the total energy mix a nd reduce the cost of solar power generation through (1) long term policy (2) large scale deployment goals (3) aggressive R&D and (4) domestic production of critical raw materials, components and products. The Mission aims to deploy 20GW of grid-connected solar power and 2000 MW of off-grid solar power by 2022 and encourage R&D and support innovation. The mission has adopted a 3-phased approach with a combination of enabling policies and incentives. (1) Phase 1 (2010-13): 1000-2000 MW of grid-connected and 200 MW of off-grid solar power and 7 million m2 of solar hot water collectors (2) Phase 2 (2013-17): 4000-10,000MW of grid connected and 1000 MW of off-grid solar and 15 million m2 of solar hot water collectors and (3) Phase 3 (2017-22) 20,000 MW of grid connected, 2000 MW of off-grid solar application, 20 million m2 of solar hot water collectors and 20 million systems of rural solar lanterns/lighting.

National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

The mission aims to strenghthen the energy efficiency market in India by fostering innovative business models in the sector and creating a regulatory and policy regime to achieve 98MT C02 eq. savings by 2015, cumulative avoided electricity capacity addition of 19,000 MW and annual fuel savings in excess of 23MTOE Source: http://beeindia.in/content.php?page=schemes/schemes.php?id=8

National Electricity Policy (NEP)

NEP aims at the following: (1) Access to Electricity - Available for all households in next five years (2) Availability of Power - Demand to be fully met by 2012. Energy and peaking shortages to be overcome and adequate spinning reserve to be available. (3) Supply of Reliable and Quality Power of specified standards in an efficient manner and at reasonable rates. (4) Per capita availability of electricity to be increased to over 1000 units by 2012. (5) Minimum lifeline consumption of 1 unit/household/day as a merit good by year 2012. (6) Financial Turnaround and Commercial Viability of Electricity Sector (7) Protection of consumers' interests. Provisions in the NEP dictate states to take active measures to promote use of renewable energy e.g. competition to reduce capital costs of RE projects, implementation of Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) at the state level and promoting cogeneration in industries like sugar. Source: http://www.powermin.nic.in/whats_new/national_electricity_policy.htm

Integrated Energy Policy-Report of Expert Committee

First concerted policy addressing energy security issues. The broad vision behind the energy policy is to reliably meet the demand for energy services of all sectors at competitive prices. Further, lifeline energy needs of all households must be met even if that entails directed subsidies to vulnerable households. The demand must be met through safe, clean and convenient forms of energy at the leastcost in a technically efficient, economically viable and environmentally sustainable manner. Considering the shocks and disruptions that can be reasonably expected, assured supply of such energy and technologies at all times is essential to providing energy security for all. Source: http://planningcommission.gov.in/reports/genrep/rep_intengy.pdf

Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap for India

The vision for Smart Grid in India is to ''Transform the Indian power sector into a secure, adaptive, sustainable and digitally enabled ecosystem that provides reliable and quality energy for all with active participation of stakeholders''. The roadmap includes several programs/measures to be implemented for improving infrastructure in transmission and distribution for creating enabling conditions for smart grid implementation. These measures include to reduce AT&T losses, introduction of smart meters, development of microgrids, policies for mandatory roof top solar power generation, implementation of Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS) for the entire transmission system, policies for grid-interconnection of captive/consumer generation facilities, policies supporting improved tariffs such as dynamic tariffs, development/adoption of appropriate standards for smart grid development in India. Source: http://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/solar_city_guidelines.pdf

Solar Cities Program

The Solar City programme aims to: (1) enable and empower Urban Local Governments to address energy challenges at City - level. (2) provide a framework and support to prepare a Master Plan including assessment of current energy situation, future demand and action plans (3) build capacity in the Urban Local Bodies and create awareness among all sections of civil society (4) involve various stakeholders in the planning process and (5) oversee the implementation of sustainable energy options through public - private partnerships. Under the program assistance will be provided to urban local governments by providing financial assistance and technical help for: (1) Preparation of a master plan for increasing renewable energy supply and energy efficiency measures in the city (2) Setting-up institutional arrangements for the implementation of the master plan (3) Awareness generation and capacity building activities and (4) Implementation of projects as per financial incentives under various programmes of MNRE. MNRE has given guidelines for preparation of master plan. These Master Plans should contain the base line for energy consumption during the year 2008, demand forecasting for the years 2013 and 2018, sector-wise strategies and action plan for implementation of renewable energy projects so as to mitigate the fossil fuel consumption in the city. This will contain details of identified project sites so that, the project proposals could be developed Source: http://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/solar_city_guidelines.pdf

National Mission for a Green India

the Mission aims at (1) enhancing carbon sinks in sustainably managed forests and other ecosystems (2) adaptation of vulnerable species/ecosystems to the changing climate and (3) adaptation of forest dependant communities. The Mission targets are: (1) increased forest/tree cover on 5 million ha of forest/non-forest lands and improved quality of forest cover on another 5 million ha (a total of 10 million ha) (2) improved ecosystem services including biodiversity, hydrological services and carbon sequestration as a result of treatment of 10 million ha (3) increased forest based livelihood income for 3 million forest dependant households and (4) enhanced annual CO2 sequestration of 50-60 million tonnes by year 2020. Following is the approach to achieving mission objectives: (1) Decentralized forest governance (2) Revamping Forest Development Agency (FDA) (3) engaging new stakeholders (4) achieving convergence with existing programs and other missions (5) promoting research on adaptation options, carbon sequestration potential (6) establishing a REDD+ cell and (7) communication and outreach for meaningful engagement of stakeholders Source: http://www.nicra-icar.in/nicrarevised/images/Mission%20Documents/MISSION%20GREEN%20INDIA.pdf

National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture

National Policy on Biofuels

The Goal of the Policy is to ensure that a minimum level of biofuels become readily available in the market to meet the demand at any given time. An indicative target of 20% blending of biofuels, both for bio-diesel and bio-ethanol, by 2017 is proposed. To achieve this goal: (1) The focus for development of biofuels in India will be to utilize waste and degraded forest and non-forest lands only for cultivation of shrubs and trees bearing non-edible oil seeds for production of bio-diesel. (2) Cultivators, farmers, landless labourers etc. will be encouraged to undertake plantations that provide the feedstock for bio-diesel and bio-ethanol. Corporates will also be enabled to undertake plantations through contract farming by involving farmers, cooperatives and Self Help Groups etc. in consultation with Panchayats, where necessary. Such cultivation / plantation will be supported through a Minimum Support Price for the non-edible oil seeds used to produce bio-diesel. (3) Appropriate financial and fiscal measures will be considered from time to time to support the development and promotion of biofuels and their utilization in different sectors. (4) Research, development and demonstration will be supported to cover all aspects from feedstock production and biofuels processing for various end-use Source: http://dbtjatropha.gov.in/downloads/biofuel_policy.pdf

India's National Urban Transport Policy

The policy aims to ensure safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable access for growing number of city residents to jobs, education and other needs. Policy objectives are sought to be achieved by: (1) Incorporating urban transportation as an important parameter at the urban planning stage rather than being a consequential requirement; (2) Encouraging integrated land use and transport planning in all cities so that travel distances are minimized and access to livelihoods, education, and other social needs, especially for the marginal segments of the urban population is improved; (3) Improving access of business to markets and the various factors of production; (4) Bringing about a more equitable allocation of road space with people, rather than vehicles, as its main focus; (5) Encourage greater use of public transport and nonmotorized modes by offering Central financial assistance for this purposenabling the establishment of quality focused multi-modal public transport systems that are well integrated, providing seamless travel across modes; (6) Establishing effective regulatory and enforcement mechanisms that allow a level playing field for all operators of transport services and enhanced safety for the ransport system users; (7) Establishing institutional mechanisms for enhanced coordination in the planning and management of transport systems; (8) Introducing Intelligent Transport Systems for traffic management; (9) Addressing concerns of road safety and trauma response; (10) Reducing pollution levels through changes in traveling practices, better enforcement, stricter norms, technological improvements, etc.Building capacity (institutional and manpower) to plan for sustainable urban transport and establishing knowledge management system that would service the needs of all urban transport professionals, such as planners, researchers, teachers, students, etc.; (11) Promoting the use of cleaner technologies; (12) Raising finances, through innovative mechanisms that tap land as a resource, for investments in urban transport infrastructure; (13) Associating the private sector in activities where their strengths can be beneficially tapped; and (14) Taking up pilot projects that demonstrate the potential of possible best practices in sustainable urban transport. Source: http://urbanindia.nic.in/policies/TransportPolicy.pdf

Task Force on Integrated Transport Policy

The Integrated Transport Policy has the following objectives: (1) Meeting the transport demand generated by higher rate of growth of GDP (2) Ensuring transport development, which ensures effective participation of all regions of the country in economic development and pays special attention to integrating remote regions such as the North-East into the economic mainstream (3) Capacity augmentation, quality and productivity improvements through technology up gradation and modernisation. maintenance to be given overriding priority with increased emphasis on higher maintenance standards so as to reduce need for frequent of reconstruction of capacity. (4) Increased generation of internal resources and also realisation of optimal intermodal mix as well as freight-passenger mix in the railways through appropriate pricing and user charges. (5) Increase in overall economic efficiency through injection of competitive impulses in provision and maintenance of transport infrastructure and services wherever possible. (6) To promote sustainable transport system with increased emphasis on safety, energy efficiency, environment conservation and social impact. To achieve these objectives following interventions were proposed: (1) promote the use of ethanol-blended petrol and biodiesel (2) Further, clean fuels like CNG (compressed natural gas) and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) to be introduced in some cities, with efforts to expand their network to other cities.Based on recommendations in the policy document, in 2004 the government mandated 5 per cent blending of petrol with ethanol, subject to certain conditions. Source: http://planningcommission.nic.in/aboutus/taskforce/tsk_tnsprt.pdf

National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

The Mission aims to promote energy efficiency as a core component of urban planning. The mission calls for extending the existing Energy Conservation Building Code, putting a greater emphasis on urban waste management and recycling, including power production from waste, strengthening the enforcement of automotive fuel economy standards and using pricing measures to encourage the purchase of efficient vehicles; and incentives for the use of public transportation.

E-waste Management and Handling Rules

The rules require every producer, consumer or bulk consumer involved in the manufacture, sale, purchase and processing of electronic equipment or components to ensure safe and environment friendly disposal of e-waste including capturing of high GWP refrigerants. Under the rules, responsibilities of each stakeholder: manufacturers, consumers, recyclers, dismantlers, collection centres have been described.

PAT Perform, Achieve and Trade

PAT is a market based mechanism to enhance cost effectiveness of improvements in energy efficiency in energy-intensive large industries and facilities, through certification of energy savings that could be traded. Under PAT, BEE has specified Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) reduction targets for the 685 energy-intensive units which are designated consumers under the Energy Conservation Act. Each DC mandated to reduce its SEC by a fixed percentage, based on its current SEC within the sectoral bandwidth

Energy Conservation Building Code User Guide

The purpose of the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is to provide minimum requirements for energy-efficient design and construction of buildings and their systems. An ECBC User Guide has been developed to provide detailed guidance to building owners, designers, engineers, builders, energy consultants and others on how to comply with the code. It provides expanded interpretation, examples and supplementary information to assist in applying ECBC during the design and construction of new buildings as well as additions and alterations of existing buildings.

Brick Kilns Performance Assessment- A Roadmap for Cleaner Brick production in India

Zigzag firing technology for replacing fixed chimney bull's trench kiln, comprises of arrangement of bricks in a manner that air is forced to follow a zigzag path. In a zig-zag kiln, powdered coal is fed in small quantities and the fuel feeding zone is longer. this results in cleaner and complete combustion of coal. Source:http://www.catf.us/resources/publications/files/Brick_Kilns_Performance_Assessment.pdf

Recommendations on Approach Towards Greener Telecommunications

Recommendations given by TRAI on promoting energy efficient technologies and reducing carbon emissions in the fast growing telecom sector. The apporach for greening of telecom sector requires that the telecom industry should take the initiative in measuring their emissions following standardised procedures as well as b adopt environmentally friendly practices that would result in sustainable benefits to the industry, the consumer as well as to the total ecosystem. Specific emission reduction procedures and approaches have also been suggested for adoption by the industry, and standardization metrics for certifying telecom products and equipment to be deployed in the green telecom Network discussed. Source:http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/Recommendation/Documents/Green_Telecom

Initial National Communication under the UNFCCC - Papua New Guinea

This report identifies the following priority sectors for mitigation: energy, transport, forestry, and waste. Sector specific interventions identified in the report are the following: (1) Energy- renewable energy, energy efficiency, reduction of fuel imports, and financial incentives for pioneering industries (2) Transport- tax incentives (e.g., putting carbon tax on all petroleum or taxing vehicles according to size) and subsidies for public transport systems. (3)Forestry- tax incentives (e.g., tax forest concessions or tax sale of emission offset rights), subsidies to support communities and landowners to better manage their resources, research and development, integrated forestry management/agro-forestry management, and carbon sequestration initiatives. Waste: revise waste management legislation and guidelines, initiate education on recycling, composting, and waste reduction.

Interim Action Plan for Climate-Compatible Development, PNG

The action plan for Papua New Guinea calls for a reduction in emissions of GHG by at least 50% by 2030 driven mainly by abatement measures in land use, land-use change, and forestry; Become carbon neutral by 2050 by investing in low-carbon infrastructure today. The following measures are not yet government policy and are subject to national consultation and in some cases international support: (1) support farming communities to improve their methods and preserve current forest coverage (2) stop deforestation from agricultural leases (3) reduce deforestation in commercial agriculture, primarily from shifting 100% of new oil palm plantations from forested to degraded land, (4)implement reduced impact logging practices (5) promote afforestation/reforestation on marginal lands; manage secondary forests (6) conserve forests through community REDD+ schemes (7) develop a national fire management program; and continue to reduce impact of large-scale mining. Mitigation measures in other sectors include implementing clean energy projects (hydro, geothermal, and micro-hydro and solar in rural areas), reducing emissions in the oil and gas industry (potentially powering LNG plants by renewable energy), and implementing energy efficiency measures in transportation.

Papua New Guinea Vision 2050

The vision has 7 strategic focus areas (pillars), one of which is Environmentally Sustainability and Climate Change. PNG aims to conserve and manage 70 percent of its forests and participate strongly in REDD and carbon markets. Under environment sustainability and climate change PNG would work on developing appropriate mitigation strategies, policies and organizational structures to address climate change, improving understanding on environmental sustainability and climate change with educational awareness on economic opportunities (such as carbon trade and tourism), and developing effective partnership and cooperation with international community on environmental sustainability and climate change issues.

Papua New Guniea Medium Term Development Plan 2011-2015

As per the plan, climate change is considered a cross-cutting issue. The goal is to adapt to the impacts of climate change and contribute to global efforts to mitigate GHG emissions. The three priority sectors for mitigation activities are forestry, agriculture, and energy. PNG aims to increase access to electricity and reduce emissions intensity of electricity generation by 25% by 2015, 40% by 2020, 50% by 2025, and 65% by 2030. To achieve this goal, activities identified include (1) developing REDD+ and CDM projects, (2) developing renewable energy policy, (3) enforcing minimum technology and maintenance requirements for vehicles, (4) developing an innovative emissions reduction tax incentive and permit system.

PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited's Annual Report

PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited is providing funding to support and facilitate Phase 1 of a rural energy program for the Western Province. Phase 1 projects include the rehabilitation and development of mini grid-power systems and solar home lighting systems. PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited's Annual Report states that it planned to install solar power systems for 49 villages in the South Fly District and construction was expected in 2013.

Building Energy Codes Report for Papua New Guinea

PNG has adopted building codes based on those of Australia, mainly to increase buildings' safety. As of May 1, 2009, Australia enacted the 2009 Building Code of Australia (BCA), which covers structure, fire resistance, services, equipment, energy efficiency, and certain aspects of health and amenities. The energy efficiency requirements for the BCA concentrate on the building envelope and insulation, broader systems including lighting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), water heating, metering, and overall building performance, operation, and maintenance.

Papua New Guniea Development Strategic Plan 2010-2030

The plan has 5 strategic focus areas (pillars), one of which is Natural Resources & Environment. Climate change is considered a cross-cutting issue. The goal is to adapt to the impacts of climate change and contribute to global efforts to mitigate GHG emissions. The three priority sectors for mitigation activities are forestry, agriculture, and energy. Sector-specific interventions identified: (1) Energy- increase hydro generation capacity from 217 MW to 1020 MW in 2030, and increase other renewables from 56 MW to 500 MW in 2030 (2) Forestry- establish a forest resource inventory, promote sustainable forest management through reforestation and aforestation, prevent deforestation, and invest in multi-temporal remote sensed satellite image coverage.

Transportation and LEDS Workshop

This presentation titled "Transportation and LEDS Workshop" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Development Impact Assessment of Low Emission Transport

This presentation titled "Development Impact Assessment of Low Emission Transport" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Low Emission Development Strategies and Transportation

This presentation titled "Low Emission Development Strategies and Transportation" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Thailand's Environmentally Sustainable Transport Master Plan

This presentation titled "Thailand's Environmentally Sustainable Transport Master Plan" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Impact Assessment of High Speed Rail System in Korea

This presentation titled "Impact Assessment of High Speed Rail System in Korea" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Green Freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion

This presentation titled "Green Freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Accessing Co-benefits from BRT Projects

This presentation titled "Accessing Co-benefits from BRT Projects" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Overview of Planning and Financing Sustainable Low Carbon Urban Transport

This presentation titled "Overview of Planning and Financing Sustainable Low Carbon Urban Transport" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Initiatives to reduce Local Greenhouse Gas Emission to Promote Low Carbon Footprints and Financing Mechanisms in the Philippines

This presentation titled "Initiatives to reduce Local Greenhouse Gas Emission to Promote Low Carbon Footprints and Financing Mechanisms in the Philippines" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge-Aim (Asia-Pacific Integrated Model) Approach

This presentation titled "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge-Aim (Asia-Pacific Integrated Model) Approach" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Case Study Presentation: Thailand mega projects USD67 Million responsive to support policy on Thailand's climate change

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Incorporating Transport into a national climate action plan

This presentation titled Incorporating Transport into a national climate action plan was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session Transportation and LEDS, on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Tools for Analyzing Low Emission Transport

This presentation titled "Tools for Analyzing Low Emission Transport" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Tools for Analyzing Sustainable Low Emissions Development Transport Options:Application in the Philippines

This presentation titled "Tools for Analyzing Sustainable Low Emissions Development Transport Options:Application in the Philippines" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Measuring Transport CO2 Emissions in Asia: Data and Tools

This presentation titled "Measuring Transport C02 Emissions in Asia: Data and Tools" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Overview of WRI GHG Protocol Policy and Action Standard

This presentation titled "Overview of WRI GHG Protocol Policy and Action Standard" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Japan's support for mitigation actions and Introduction of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JSM)

This presentation titled "Japan's support for mitigation actions and Introduction of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JSM)" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Leveraging the impact of climate finance through MDBs

This presentation titled "Leveraging the impact of climate finance through MDBs" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Transport Readiness for Climate Finance: What conditions needed to access financing for sustainable transport

This presentation titled "Transport Readiness for Climate Finance: What conditions needed to access financing for sustainable transport" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

APEC Wrap up

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Green Growth Best Practices (GGBP) Initiative: Focused Practitioners Review at the Asia LEDS Forum

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Asia Leadership Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change

This presentation titled "Asia Leadership Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Climate Change International Technical and Training Center:CITC

This presentation titled "Climate Change International Technical and Training Center:CITC" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Introduction to East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth (JICA)

This presentation titled "Introduction to East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth (JICA)" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

GGGI Regional Training Programs

This presentation titled "GGGI Regional Training Programs" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

AIM (Asia-Pacific Integrated Model) approach)

This presentation titled "AIM (Asia-Pacific Integrated Model) approach)" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

The Asia Training Center

This presentation titled "The Asia Training Center" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Building Synergies for Regional Learning and Sharing for Low Carbon Knowledge

This presentation titled "Building Synergies for Regional Learning and Sharing for Low Carbon Knowledge" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

The UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building (LECB) Programme: A global initiative to support mitigation action – LEDS, NAMAs & MRV)

This presentation, titled "The UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building (LECB) Programme: A global initiative to support mitigation action – LEDS, NAMAs & MRV)", was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge

This presentation titled "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Carbon Finance Assist (CF-Assist)&Korea Green Growth (KGG) Programs

This presentation titled "Carbon Finance Assist (CF-Assist)&Korea Green Growth (KGG) Programs" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Creation", on September 30, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Asia LEDS Partnership Update: Expanding and Delivering

This presentation titled "Asia LEDS Partnership Update: Expanding and Delivering" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Update on the Asia LEDS Partnership and LEDS Global Partnership", on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

LEDS Global Partnership

Presentation titled "LEDS Global Partnership" given at Side Sessions "Update on the Asia LEDS Partnership and LEDS Global Partnership", Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Source: http://forums.asialeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3.-LEDS-GP_Updates-and-Highlights-Ron-Benioff.pdf

Maps of Metro Manila

This presentation titled "Maps of Metro Manila" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Panel Discussion "Low Emission Development in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities", on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Engaging Decision Makers and Other Stakeholders:UNDP

This presentation titled "Engaging Decision Makers and Other Stakeholders:UNDP was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1a: Engaging decision makers and other stakeholders, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Green Growth and Climate Change Adaptation Case Study in San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines

This presentation titled "Green Growth and Climate Change Adaptation Case Study in San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1a: Engaging decision makers and other stakeholders, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Engaging decision makers and other stakeholders: Experiences from Bhutan

This presentation titled "Engaging decision makers and other stakeholders: Experiences from Bhutan" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1a: Engaging decision makers and other stakeholders, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Financing and Fiscal Adjustments for Green Policies:Framework and Korea Case

This presentation titled "Financing and Fiscal Adjustments for Green Policies:Framework and Korea Case" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1b: Financing and Fiscal Adjustments for Green Policies: Framework and Country Cases", on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Cambodian Climate Change Alliance Trust Fund

This presentation titled "Cambodian Climate Change Alliance Trust Fund" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1b: Financing and Fiscal Adjustments for Green Policies: Framework and Country Cases", on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Financing for Green Policies: Framework and Country Cases Financial Incentives For Pursuing Green Investments in Malaysia

This presentation titled "Financing for Green Policies: Framework and Country Cases Financial Incentives For Pursuing Green Investments in Malaysia" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1b: Financing and Fiscal Adjustments for Green Policies: Framework and Country Cases", on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Clean Energy Development Bank : Experience in Nepal

This presentation titled "Clean Energy Development Bank : Experience in Nepal" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1b: Financing and Fiscal Adjustments for Green Policies: Framework and Country Cases", on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Linking LEDS with Broader Green Growth Strategies and Climate Resilience: World Bank

This presentation titled "Linking LEDS with Broader Green Growth Strategies and Climate Resilience: World Bank" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1c: Linking LEDS with Broader Green Growth Strategies and Climate Resilience, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Linking LEDS to Climate Resilience: The Nexus of Adaptation and Mitigation

This presentation titled "Linking LEDS to Climate Resilience: The Nexus of Adaptation and Mitigation" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1c: Linking LEDS with Broader Green Growth Strategies and Climate Resilience, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Towards Low Carbon Sustainable Growth – Techno Centric Innovations Of DA in Housing Sector

This presentation titled "Towards Low Carbon Sustainable Growth – Techno Centric Innovations Of DA in Housing Sector" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1c: Linking LEDS with Broader Green Growth Strategies and Climate Resilience, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Development Impacts: Bridging Theory, Policy, and Action

This presentation titled "Development Impacts: Bridging Theory, Policy, and Action" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1d: Monitoring and Measuring Impacts, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

The social and economic impacts of green growth policies in Vietnam

This presentation titled "The social and economic impacts of green growth policies in Vietnam" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1d: Monitoring and Measuring Impacts, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Tools for planning urban co-benefits

This presentation titled "Tools for planning urban co-benefits" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1d: Monitoring and Measuring Impacts, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

South Korea's experience on Implementing a National GHG Mitigation Target Towards Green Growth

This presentation titled "South Korea's experience on Implementing a National GHG Mitigation Target Towards Green Growth" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 1: Implementing LEDS and Green Growth - 1d: Monitoring and Measuring Impacts, on October 1, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Building Effective Communities of Practice: 3 Key Lessons from ISC's Climate Leadership Academies/ Peer-learning Workshops

This presentation titled "Building Effective Communities of Practice: 3 Key Lessons from ISC's Climate Leadership Academies/ Peer-learning Workshops" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Plenary: “Building Effective Communities of Practice”, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Reducing emissions from the land use sector

This presentation, titled "Reducing emissions from the land use sector", was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2: Communities of Practice - 2a: Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Use, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

South originating Green Finance: Exploring the Potential

South originating Green Finance: Exploring the Potential by South originating Green Finance Initiative at

Low Emissions Agriculture in Asia: Cross Cutting Themes and Perspectives for Systemic Sustainability

This presentation titled "Low Emissions Agriculture in Asia: Cross Cutting Themes and Perspectives for Systemic Sustainability" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2: Communities of Practice - 2a: Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Use, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Low emissions agriculture in Asia: Cross cutting themes and perspectives for systemic sustainability

This presentation titled "Low emissions agriculture in Asia: Cross cutting themes and perspectives for systemic sustainability" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2: Communities of Practice - 2a: Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Use, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Indonesia Forest Land Use System: Scaling up Best Practices for Future Green Living Planet

Presentation titled "Indonesia Forest Land Use System: Scaling up Best Practices for Future Green Living Planet." given at Concurrent Session 2: Communities of Practice: 2a: Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Use", Asia LEDS Forum 2013

Provincial REDD+ Action Plan in Lam Dong Province - Vietnam

This presentation titled "Provincial REDD+ Action Plan in Lam Dong Province - Vietnam" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2: Communities of Practice - 2a: Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Use, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Communities of Practice Supporting Energy LEDS in Asia

This presentation titled "Communities of Practice Supporting Energy LEDS in Asia" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2b: Energy, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

CoP for Energy: How can Communities of Practice facilitate learning and implementation on LEDs in Asia

This presentation titled "CoP for Energy: How can Communities of Practice facilitate learning and implementation on LEDs in Asia" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2b: Energy, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Overview of Communities of Practice in Transportation in Asia

This presentation titled "Overview of Communities of Practice in Transportation in Asia" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2c: Transport, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Asia Transport Networks and Communities of Practice

This presentation titled "Asia Transport Networks and Communities of Practice" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2c: Transport, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Leveraging change through networks: the case of the transport sector at the Asian Development Bank

This presentation titled "Leveraging change through networks: the case of the transport sector at the Asian Development Bank" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2c: Transport, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Mainstreaming Low Carbon Path in the Transport Sector in the National and Local Levels

This presentation titled "Mainstreaming Low Carbon Path in the Transport Sector in the National and Local Levels" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2c: Transport, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Sub-national/ National Networks

This presentation titled "Sub-national/ National Networks" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2d: Sub-national / National, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Local attempt in Thailand on Low Emission Development Strategies toward Climate Change Mitigation

This presentation titled "Local attempt in Thailand on Low Emission Development Strategies toward Climate Change Mitigation" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2d: Sub-national / National, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Introducing the Urban-LEDS project "Promoting Low Emission Urban Development Strategies in Emerging Economy Countries"

This presentation titled "Introducing the Urban-LEDS project "Promoting Low Emission Urban Development Strategies in Emerging Economy Countries" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2d: Sub-national / National, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

PLLENRO LGUs: Managing GHG Emissions

This presentation titled "LLENRO LGUs: Managing GHG Emissions" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Concurrent Session 2 (Part I):Communities of Practice - 2d: Sub-national / National, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Low Carbon Asia Research Network LoCARNet

This presentation titled "Low Carbon Asia Research Network LoCARNet" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Panel “Expanding the LEDS Network”, on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Asia LEDS Forum 2013: Reflections

This presentation titled "Asia LEDS Forum 2013: Reflections" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, Plenary: Reporting Back and Next Steps, Panel "Overcoming Cross-cutting Implementation Challenges How can we identify and overcome barriers to LEDS implementation?", on October 2, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Low Emissions Development Strategies : Key Principles

This presentation titled "Low Emissions Development Strategies : Key Principles" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3a: Facilitating the LEDS Process, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Kenya's National Climate Change Action plan(NCCAP)

This presentation titled "Kenya's National Climate Change Action plan (NCCAP)" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3a: Facilitating the LEDS Process, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

National Policy on Climate Change and Gas Inventory

This presentation titled National Policy on Climate Change and Gas Inventory was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3a: Facilitating the LEDS Process, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Combatting Climate Change & Energy Poverty in the Philippines – Lessons Learned from Energy Road Maps

This presentation titled Combatting Climate Change & Energy Poverty in the Philippines – Lessons Learned from Energy Road Maps was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3a: Facilitating the LEDS Process, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Challenges of Climate Finance

This presentation titled "Challenges of Climate Finance" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3b: Climate Finance: Basics and Examples – Agriculture, Payment for Ecosystem Services, National Strategies, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Financing Ecosystem Service

This presentation titled "Financing Ecosystem Service" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3b: Climate Finance: Basics and Examples – Agriculture, Payment for Ecosystem Services, National Strategies, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Achieving Triple-wins In the Agricultural Sector: Some Experiences From CDKN

This presentation titled "Achieving Triple-wins In the Agricultural Sector: Some Experiences From CDKN" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3b: Climate Finance: Basics and Examples – Agriculture, Payment for Ecosystem Services, National Strategies, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Emerging Concepts in Climate Finance: Developing National Financing Pathways for implementation of LEDS and climate resilient plans

This presentation titled "Emerging Concepts in Climate Finance: Developing National Financing Pathways for implementation of LEDS and climate resilient plans" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3b: Climate Finance: Basics and Examples – Agriculture, Payment for Ecosystem Services, National Strategies, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

International Climate Finance Germany‘s Contribution Instruments and Deployment

This presentation titled "International Climate Finance Germany‘s Contribution Instruments and Deployment" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3b: Climate Finance: Basics and Examples – Agriculture, Payment for Ecosystem Services, National Strategies, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Overview of WRI GHG Protocol Mitigation Accounting Standards

This presentation titled "Overview of WRI GHG Protocol Mitigation Accounting Standards" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3c: Policy and Action Accounting and Reporting Standard, and Mitigation Goals Accounting and Reporting Standard, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Development Impacts Assessment and the LEDS Global Partnership

This presentation titled "Development Impacts Assessment and the LEDS Global Partnership" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3d: Development Impacts Assessment – Linking LEDS with National Development Priorities, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Linking Inclusiveness and Sustainability with Economic Growth: A Case Study from India’s National Planning Process

This presentation titled "Linking Inclusiveness and Sustainability with Economic Growth: A Case Study from India’s National Planning Process" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3d: Development Impacts Assessment – Linking LEDS with National Development Priorities, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Development Impact Assessment: Linking LEDS with National Development Priorities

This presentation titled "Development Impact Assessment: Linking LEDS with National Development Priorities" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3d: Development Impacts Assessment – Linking LEDS with National Development Priorities, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Benefits from Low Emission Transport Strategies

This presentation titled "Benefits from Low Emission Transport Strategies" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3d: Development Impacts Assessment – Linking LEDS with National Development Priorities, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Introduction to Low Emissions Development

This presentation titled "Introduction to Low Emissions Development" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Introduction: Policy Instruments for Low Emissions Development

This presentation titled "Introduction: Policy Instruments for Low Emissions Development" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Deep Dive Policy Instrument-Emissions Trading Systems

This presentation titled "Deep Dive Policy Instrument-Emissions Trading Systems" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Deep Dive Policy Instruments - Regulations and Standards

This presentation titled "Deep Dive Policy Instruments - Regulations and Standards" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Voluntary and Information-based Policies, Regulations and Standards to Support LEDS

This presentation titled "Voluntary and Information-based Policies, Regulations and Standards to Support LEDS" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Carbon Tax Design and Implementation

This presentation titled "Carbon Tax Design and Implementation" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Emissions Trading System

This presentation titled "Emissions Trading System" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Policy Options Mapping for Low Emissions Development

This presentation titled "Policy Options Mapping for Low Emissions Development" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Climate smart Planning Platform

This presentation titled "Climate smart Planning Platform" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3e: Policy Instruments to Support Low Emission Development, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Transport Emissions Evaluation Models for Projects

This presentation titled "Transport Emissions Evaluation Models for Projects" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3f: Transport Emissions Evaluation Models for Projects Tools, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Exploring Renewable Energy Opportunities using the Geospatial Toolkit

This presentation titled "Exploring Renewable Energy Opportunities using the Geospatial Toolkit" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3g: Exploring Clean Energy Opportunities Using the Geospatial Toolkit, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Geospatial Toolkit Hands-On Training:Functionality Overview

This presentation titled "Geospatial Toolkit Hands-On Training:Functionality Overview" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3g: Exploring Clean Energy Opportunities Using the Geospatial Toolkit, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Foundations for GHG MRV Practitioners:2006 IPCC Guidelines

This presentation titled "Foundations for GHG MRV Practitioners:2006 IPCC Guidelines" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013, 3h: Foundations for GHG MRV Practitioners: 2006 IPCC Guidelines, on October 3, 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

Asia LEDS Partnership Fact Sheet

This two page fact sheet provides an overview of the objectives, governance, and activities of the Asia LEDS Partnership as of April 2015.

Mainstreaming Climate Finance into Papua New Guinea’s National Budget

Presentation by Joe Pokana, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Climate Change and Development, Papua New Guinea at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Main Workshop, Day 2 titiled "Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans"

Key issues in establishing frameworks for measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of GHG emissions reductions

Presentation by Tom Baumann, USAID LEAD Program (Greenhouse Gas Management Insitute) at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Main Workshop, Day 2, titled "Ensuring Climate Finance Readiness-Concrete Actions and Next Steps" Source: http://www.lowemissionsasia.org/sites/default/files/pdf_file/Tom%20Baumann%20GHGMI-Asia%20LEDS%20Partnership-Manila.pdf

Asian National Development Finance Institutions’ Experiences in Climate-friendly Green Investment

Presentation by Octavio B. Peralta, Secretary General, Association of Development Financing Institutions at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Main Workshop, Day 1 titlled Climate Finance Outlook and Key Opportunities

National Framework to Support Climate and Green Growth Finance and Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans: The Case of Vietnam

Presentation by Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Main Workshop, Day 2 titled "Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans"

National Framework to Support Green Finance: The Case of Thailand

Presentation by Wannapa Khlaisuan, Senior Professional, Plan and Policy Analyst, NESDB, Thailand at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Main Workshop, Day 1 titled Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance

Public sector perspective: How to scale up climate finance and make it more effective?

Presentation by Barbara Buchner, Senior Director, Climate Policy Initiative Europe at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Opening Plenary: New Business Opportunities for Green Growth

National Framework to support Green Finance in Indonesia

Presentation by Edi Setijawan, Senior Researcher/Assistant Director at Financial System Stability Group-Banking Research and Regulation Department, Bank Indonesia, at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Plenary: Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance

NAMAS: Overview, Design, and Financing Sources

Presentation by Brad Johnson, Senior Financial Advisor, Center for Clean Air Policy at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Pre-Workshop Event: Introduction to LEDS and Climate Financing titled "Introduction to LEDS and Green Growth"

ADB’s Climate Change Financing Program

Presentation by Michael Rattinger, Climate Change Specialist, Climate Change Program Coordination Unit, Regional and Sustainable Development Department, Asian Development Bank at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 at Pre-Workshop Event titled "LEDS and the Climate Finance Landscape in Asia"

Foundations for Long Term Sustainable Growth: Low Emissions, Climate Resilient Development Strategies

Presentation by Orestes Anastasia, Co-Chair, Asia LEDS Partnership, and Senior Regional Climate Change Advisor, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Plenary: Introduction to LEDS and Green Growth Source: http://www.lowemissionsasia.org/sites/default/files/pdf_file/Foundations%20for%20Long-Term%20Sustainable%20Growth.pdf

National Framework to Support Green Finance: The Case of Papua New Guinea

Presentation by Joe N Pokana, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Climate Change and Development Papua New Guinea at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, April 2-4, 2013 given at Main Workshop, Day 1 titled Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance

Climate finance in Asia: findings from USAID’s Fast Out of the Gate study

Presentation given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines, during April 2-4, 2013 given at Pre-Workshop Event titled "LEDS and the Climate Finance Landscape in Asia" Source: http://www.lowemissionsasia.org/sites/default/files/pdf_file/Fast%20Out%20of%20the%20Gate%20report%20_Aidan%20Stretch.pdf

Case Study: TERI's Lighting a Billion Lives Initiative in India

One of the challenges facing the world today is to provide sustainable energy to all citizens. The task is massive but solutions often come from small, localized initiatives. The Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) initiative launched by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) aims to replace kerosene-based lighting with cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable solar lighting devices. This case study was developed based on content presented at the 2013 Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, in a session entitled Learning from Green Growth Initiatives in Asia. The session was organized by the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership with support from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Case study: Vietnam's Green Growth Strategy

The Vietnam Green Growth Strategy (VGGS) aims to accelerate the process of economic restructuring in order to use natural resources efficiently, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through research and application of modern technologies, develop infrastructure to improve the entire efficiency of the economy, cope with climate change, contribute to poverty reduction, and drive economic growth in a sustainable manner. This case study was developed based on content presented at the 2013 Delhi Sustainable Development Summit in a session entitled Learning from Green Growth Initiatives in Asia. The session was organized by the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership with support from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Case Study: Nepal's District Climate and Energy Plans

Nepal views the economy, society, and environment as the pillars of green growth and sustainable development. These three pillars are being mainstreamed into the development process through formulation of supportive national policies and through climate change-related initiatives. One example of this mainstreaming is the national government support provided to local governments to create District Climate and Energy Plans (DCEPs). This case study was developed based on content presented at the 2013 Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, in a session entitled Learning from Green Growth Initiatives in Asia. The session was organized by the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership with support from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Fast Out of the Gate: How Developing Asian Countries Can Prepare to Access International Green Growth Financing - Executive Summary

The report aims to (a) help prepare developing Asian countries to access available financing, and (b) identify necessary elements of such preparations, among them improved GHG inventory systems and accounting, participation in carbon markets, and measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of emissions reductions. The report is aimed to help a wide range of stakeholders, including Asian governments and policymakers, public and private fund managers, project developers and proponents, and local communities. Source: http://www.lowemissionsasia.org/sites/default/files/pdf_file/FOTG_Exec_Summary.pdf

LEDS and Green Growth Initiatives in India

This flyer, prepared for the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2013 session on "Learning from Green Growth Initiatives in Asia", highlights national and subnational policies, plans, and initiaitives in support of green growth and low emission development in India. It was prepared by the The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in cooperation with the USAID LEAD program.

LEDS and Green Growth Initiatives in Nepal

This flyer, prepared for the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2013 session on "Learning from Green Growth Initiatives in Asia", highlights national and subnational policies, plans, and initiatives in support of low emission development in Nepal. It was prepared by the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, in cooperation with the USAID LEAD program.

LEDS What?

Presentation given at The Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012 "Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth" in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 in plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives".

Asia Regional Platform Working Group: Closing and Next Steps

Presentation at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary: LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives on Day 4 Introduction titled "Defining an Action Agenda: Next Steps for Regional LEDS Collaboration"

Government Financing for National LEDS Initiatives in Developing Countries of Southeast Asia

Presentation by Mr. Sitanon Jesdapipat Climate Change Policy Specialist, Chulalongkorn University at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" Concurrent Session 3: Financing LEDS on Session 3a: Government Financing for National LEDS Initiatives

GGGI’s Cambodia Green Growth Program: In the Perspective of Development Impact Assessment

Presentation by Dr. Helen Lee, Cambodia Program Manager, Global Green Growth Institute at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1d: Development Impact Assessment and M&E.

Open Platform of Climate Smart Planning Instruments

Presentation Mr. Kai Uwe Schmidt, Senior Environment Specialist, World Bank at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growthin Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1a: LEDS Analytical Tools for Decision-Making

Action towards Resource-efficient and Low Carbon Cities in Asia

Presentation by AIT team led by Professor S. Kumar at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2d: Sub-national LEDS.

Biofuels in ASEAN

Presentation by Dr. P. Abdul Salam Energy Field of Study, AIT at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary: "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2b: Transport

Indonesia's Low Emission Development Strategy

Presentation by Dr. Doddy Surachman Sukadri Secretary of LULUCF Working Group, National Council on Climate Change of Indonesia at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2c: Agriculture, Foresty, and Land Use

Agriculture and Land Use (ALU) Software: A Tool for GHG Inventory and LEDS

Presentation by Mr. Leandro Buendia, Consultant at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" given at Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1b: National and Sub-national GHG Inventories.

Evaluation of Energy System Forecasting and GHG Emission Models in the LEAD Countries

Presentation by Dr. Charles Marpaung Energy Field of Study, AIT at The Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth held in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, during plenary: LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives, Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1a: LEDS Analytical Tools for Decision-Making.

Financing Capacity Building and Improving Readiness for Climate Finance and International Carbon Markets

Presentation by Mr. Kai Uwe Schmidt, Senior Environment Specialist of World Bank at The Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012 "Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth" in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" Concurrent Session 3: Financing LEDS on Session 3b: Domestic Market-based Policy Incentives and Carbon Market Platforms

LEDS Global Partnership Transport Sector Working Group Overview

Presentation by Mr. Navid Ahdieh, from the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012. The presentation was given during Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges, Session 2b: Transport on September 20. Learn more about the annual Asia LEDS Forum at: http://lowemissionsasia.org/forum2012/asia-leds-forum and http://forums.asialeds.org/

Forests and LEDS: An Overview of Activities

Presentation by Mr. Jamie Halperin Asia Region Forestry Advisor, US Forest Service at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth held in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012, given at plenary: LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives, Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2c: Agriculture, Foresty, and Land Use.

Enabling LEDS Financing

Presentation given at The Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 in plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 3: Financing LEDS on Session 3a: Government Financing for National LEDS Initiatives

Assessing and Communicating Development Impacts

Presentation by Ms. Laura Wuertenberger Global Sustainability, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1d: Development Impact Assessment and M&E.

Vietnam's Green Growth Strategy

Presentation by Ms. Nguyen Thi Dieu Trinh, Official at the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam, at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012.

Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) in the Energy Sector (Thailand)

Presentation by Dr. Chaiwat Muncharoen, Deputy Executive Director of TGO, at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2a: Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) in the Energy Sector.

Thailand’s National GHG Inventory Efforts

Presentation by Dr. Chaiwat Muncharoen Deputy Executive Director, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives" Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1b: National and Sub-national GHG Inventories.

Forests for Sustainable Development: Experience from CBFM in Nepal

Presentation by Mr. Resham Dangi Joint Secretary, REDD-Forestry and Climate Change Cell, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation of Nepal at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2c: Agriculture, Foresty, and Land Use.

Asia LEDS Forum 2012: Rapporteurs Summary of Open Space Sessions and Select Concurrent Session.

This is summary by the volunteer rapporteurs of the two Open Space Sessions and three Concurrent Sessions that took place as part of the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012. It was presented during the plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 3: Plenary Feedback and Discussion on September 21.

Analyzing Renewable Potential in NREL’s Geospatial Toolkit

Presentation by Ms. Shannon Cowlin, Supervisor Sustainability Analysis of National Renewable Energy Laboratory at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1c: Technology Assessments and Resource Assessments.

Introduction to the LEDS Global Partnership (LEDS GP) and Expected Outcomes of This Forum

Presentation by Mr. Ron Benioff, Director of GGBP at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at the Opening Plenary titled "Catalyzing Green Growth in Asia".

Overview of LEDS and Green Growth in Asian Countries

Presentation by Mr. Said Irandoust, President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012. The presentation was given in the plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives".

Perspectives from Asia: The Philippines and Its Approach to LEDS and Green Growth

Presentation by Ms. Joyceline A. Goco, Deputy Executive Director, Philippine Climate Change Commission at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Opening Plenary: Catalyzing Green Growth in Asia.

Overview of International and Regional Programs and Resources to Support LEDS.

Presentation by Ambassador Rae Kwon Chung Director, Environment and Development Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Plenary: LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives.

What are LEDS and How LEDS Can Catalyze Green Growth in Asia.

Presentation by Dr. David McCauley, Advisor and Head, Climate Change Program Coordination Unit, Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Opening Plenary titled "Catalyzing Green Growth in Asia".

Meeting of the Asia Regional LEDS Platform Working Group

Presentation given at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012 "Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth" in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 at the Side Event titled "LEDS Global Partnership-Asia LEDS Platform Working Group Meeting"

Green Growth Best Practices

Presentation by Mr. Ron Benioff, Director, GGBP at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Side Event titled "Green Growth Best Practices (GGBP) Initiative"

An Introduction to Low Emission Development Strategies: Integrating Development and Climate Change

Presentation by Ms. Alexia Kelly Climate Change Mitigation Expert, US Department of State at The Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth held in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 during Side Event titled "An Introduction to Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)"

Vietnam's Green Growth Strategy

Presentation by Ms. Nguyen Thi Dieu TrinhOfficer, Department of Science, Education, Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at the Side Event titled "An Introduction to Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)

Enhancing Capacities for Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS): Philippine Experience

Presentation by Ms. Joyceline A. Goco Deputy Executive Director, Climate Change Office, Philippines Climate Change Commission at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at the Side Event titled "An Introduction to Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)"

Financing LEDS

Presentation by Mr. David Antonioli Chief Executive Officer, Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Association at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth that took place in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at Plenary: LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives.

Low Carbon Growth Modeling for India Technology and Resource Assessments

Presentation by Dr. S.S. Krishnan, Principal Research Scientist, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 1: LEDS Tools and Processes on Session 1c: Technology Assessments and Resource Assessments.

Mitigation Impacts of Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT)

Presentation by Ms. Mihoko Kawamura Climate Change Officer, Japan International Cooperation Agency at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012: Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 given at plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives", Concurrent Session 2: LEDS Sector Challenges on Session 2b: Transport.

Lessons Learned: Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for Climate Change

Presentation given at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012 "Catalyzing an Era of Green Growth" in Bangkok, Thailand during September 18-21, 2012 in plenary "LEDS in Asia and Emerging Initiatives at the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2012", Session 1c: Technology Assessments and Resource Assessments.

Derisking Renewable Energy Investment

Derisking Renewable Energy Investment introduces an innovative framework to assist policymakers to quantitatively compare the impact of different public instruments to promote renewable energy. The report identifies the need to reduce the high financing costs for renewable energy in developing countries as an important task for policymakers acting today. The framework is structured in four stages: (i) risk environment, (ii) public instruments, (iii) levelised cost and (iv) evaluation. To illustrate how the framework can support decision-making in practice, the report presents findings from illustrative case studies in four developing countries. It then draws on these results to discuss possible directions for enhancing public interventions to scale-up renewable energy investment.

Transforming On-Grid Renewable Energy Markets

This report provides an overview of UNDP-GEF's extensive work supporting the development of national renewable energy regimes based around feed-in tariffs. In these activities UNDP-GEF assists developing countries to assess key barriers and risks to technology diffusion, and then to identify a mix of derisking instruments and incentives to remove these barriers and to drive investment.

Multi-Stakeholder Decision-Making

This guidebook steers readers through constructing an adaptable and flexible multi-level, multi-sector, multi-stakeholder governance framework which is an essential tool for governments, practitioners, and concerned citizens to successfully develop and negotiate green, low-emission and climate-resilient development strategies

Building Resilience:Integrating climate and disaster risk into development-The World Bank Group Experience

The report presents the World Bank's experience in climate and disaster resilient development, and contends that such development is essential to eliminating poverty and achieving shared prosperity by 2030. The report aims to contribute to the loss and damage discussions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and is targeted at development practitioners and national policy makers who face the challenge of addressing a potential increase in disasters caused by clime extremes. Source: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2013/11/14/000456286_20131114153902/Rendered/PDF/826480WP0v20Bu0130Box37986200OUO090.pdf

Bhutan: In Pursuit of Sustainable Development

The report "Bhutan: In Pursuit of Sustainable Development' is the national report from Bhutan for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012. The report, formulated through extensive consultation and collaboration, gives an overview of what sustainable development means to Bhutan and its people, and how it is being pursued in an extremely fragile ecology. Source: http://www.uncsd2012.org/content/documents/798bhutanreport.pdf

National Climate Change Policy-Pakistan

National Climate Change Policy report from Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Climate Change

National Environment Policy-Pakistan

National Environment Policy report from Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Environment

National Sustainable Development Strategy: Pakistan's Pathway to a Sustainable & Resilient Future

National Sustainable Development Strategy: Pakistan's Pathway to a Sustainable and Resilient Future is a report by UNDP that attempts to define sustainable development and the pathway to a “green economy” in Pakistan’s context. It lays out an adaptive system and approach that can be continuously improved, through regular updates, to respond to evolving challenges. The focus has been on integrating not only across the three overall dimensions of economic, social and environment but also integrating the goals with the existing development paradigm with the aim of shifting it on to a more sustainable pathway.

Adopting Green Growth Strategy in Sri Lanka

The paper presents an overview of the impacts of economic growth in the past in the present context, and discusses the importance of application of green growth concepts in the economic development as a strategy to achieve sustainability of human development.

The National Climate Change Policy of Sri Lanka

Mongolia:Assessment Report on Climate Change 2009: MARCC 2009

State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia Resolution

State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia Resolution (Ulaanbaatar city) on 12 Fecruary 2008

Mongolia's Initial National Communication

Mongolia's Initial National Communication Report by U. Barsbold, Minister for Nature and the Envieonment of Mongolia

Mongolia's Perspective on Green Development

The presentation titled "Mongolia's perspective on Green Development" at Green Growth Development Paths for a Better Future joint OECD-GGGI Workshop on 22 November 2012, Paris

Weather and Climate Resilience: Effective Preparedness through National Meteorological and Hydrological Services

This World Bank report, titled Weather and Climate Resilience: Effective Preparedness through National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), urges countries to modernize and invest in well-equipped and fully staffed meteorological and hydrological agencies to better prepare for natural hazards, which could save an average of 23,000 lives annually and provide up to US$30 billion a year in economic benefits. Jointly launched by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), a World Bank-managed multi-partner initiative, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the study highlights recent World Bank Group experience and offers guidance on good practices to help modernization efforts. The synthesis of the experiences of the World Bank, GFDRR, WMO and other development partners will increase awareness of the role of the WMO and NMHSs in improving economic performance and supporting sustainable development. Download the report at: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/15932/81113.pdf?sequence=1

Support for Vietnam's Green Growth Strategy in Thanh Hoa

Presentation given at the workshop "Putting Policy into Practice: Development of Green Growth Strategies for Thanh Hoa Province" in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam on December 9, 2013 by Scott Muller of the USAID LEAD program/Institute for Sustainable Communities, and Co-chair of the LEDS Global Partnership Working Group on Subnational LEDS.

China's Green Long March: A Study of Renewable Energy, Environmental Industry and Cement Sectors

The government of China together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released a report on China's green investments on 26 November 2013 titled "A Study of Renewable Energy, Environmental Industry and Cement Sectors." The report finds that, despite rapid advancement towards a green economy, significant environmental and social challenges must be surmounted if China is to achieve its sustainable development goals. According to the report, China successfully decreased its energy intensity per unit of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2006-2010. The report also highlights China's strong policy framework supporting a national transition to a green economy and significant challenges facing China. Source: http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/Portals/88/Research%20Products/China%20synthesis%20report_FINAL_low%20res_22nov.pdf

The Economics of Climate Change in the Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) conducted the study of the economics of climate change in the Pacific to assist its Pacific developing member countries in adapting climate risk. The study focused on identifying and quantifying its economic impacts on the Pacific developing member countries by using tools to assess adverse effects of climate change particularly on agriculture, fisheries and coral reefs on tourism, health, and well being of the population. The report focused on decision making and development measures considering climate change and its potential consequences. Download the report at: http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/pub/2013/economics-climate-change-pacific.pdf

Financing Urban Growth in Brazil

Financing Urban Growth in Brazil case study written by Anna Casey, Institute for Sustainable Communities

The Implementation of the Korean Green Growth Strategy in Urban Areas

This report on the Korean Strategy for Green Growth and its implementation in urban areas assesses the contributions of sub-national governments to Korea's National Strategy for Green Growth and identifies the main challenges for effective implementation at the local level. Korea's economy, heavily reliant on foreign exports, was hard hit by the recent global financial crisis. Since the 1970s, Korea has become one of the most energy-intensive economies in the OECD area, thanks to higher living standards, rapid urbanisation and an expanding industrial sector. As a result, the country's greenhouse gas emissions almost doubled between 1990 and 2005, registering the highest growth rate in the OECD area. It is in this context of rapid urbanisation and unprecedented resource consumption and environmental pressures that the report focuses on the role of urban areas within Korea's National Strategy for Green Growth. The effectiveness of Korea's green growth agenda, which has been driven by a central government vision and strategy, will largely hinge on the contribution of urban areas toward more sustainable, greener growth. Through the lens of a multilevel governance framework, an assessment of green growth policies in Korean cities helps to identify concrete strategies for delivering a coherent policy message and improving governance across all levels of government, with particular recommendations in terms of policy, funding, technical capacity and information sharing.

Status of black carbon monitoring in ambient air in Europe

The EEA report, ‘Status of black carbon monitoring in ambient air in Europe’, looks at the monitoring networks currently measuring black carbon, measurement methodologies and how this data is used. As the effects of this pollutant have become better understood in recent years, it is increasingly seen as an important target of environmental control. Authors of the EEA report hope that the study will encourage more comprehensive monitoring of this pollutant, which is currently patchy. Published date: 10 December 2013 Source: Tech 18 2013 Black carbon.pdf

International Energy Agency’s Policies and Measures Databases (PAMS)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has completed the latest review of the IEA Policies and Measures Databases (PAMS) in cooperation with IEA member countries. PAMS is a reliable source of up-to-date clean energy policy information, providing a global inventory of national policies in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Climate Change. PAMS is being improved to enhance Database users' experience. Recent new features include: * A new "clean energy targets" feature has been launched which overlays a quick view of national targets on the world map. To try this, click on a country on the map to see "national target bubbles" pop up. You can follow the links in these bubbles to read related policy records. We encourage you to test this new feature - and don't hesitate to let us know if you would like the content for your country to be modified. * A "highlight" feature has been added to search results lists. This feature draws special attention to policies considered most important for the national renewable energy, energy efficiency or climate change policy framework. * The advanced search options have been streamlined. Source: Energy Efficiency and Environment Division - http://www.iea.org/policiesandmeasures/

Paving the Way to a Transformational Future: Lessons from the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission Phase I

The report "Paving the Way for a Transformational Future: Lessons from Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase I" was led by Ashish Khanna (Lead Energy Specialist, SASDE) and Kanv Garg (Energy Analyst, SASDE), both from the World Bank’s South Asia Sustainable Development Energy Unit. At the request of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the World Bank has undertaken a study to document the experiences during the implementation of JNNSM and gather lessons for the implementation of the subsequent phases. The report draws from an underlying study prepared by the staff of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Private Limited, who interacted with government agencies, solar power developers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in the solar space in India to share data and firsthand experiences. Source: http://www.esmap.org/node/3509

USAID Mekong ARCC Lower Mekong Climate Study

USAID's Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for the Lower Mekong Basin describes the impacts on key livelihood sectors of the countries of the Lower Mekong region, including agriculture, capture fisheries and aquaculture, livestock, natural systems, health, and rural infrastructure. Read more, and download the report at: http://www.mekongarcc.net/resource/usaid-mekong-arcc-lower-mekong-climate-study-released-download

LEDS Tool: Step-By-Step Guidance to a Long-Term Framework for Continuous Sustainable Development Cooperation

The LEDS-Tool, developed by GIZ, provides developers and implementers of Low Emission Development Strategies with brief step-by-step instructions on how to develop a LEDS. The tool navigates users to the relevant information, knowledge, instruments, and publications available. Low-Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) are national long-term strategies for reducing emissions while promoting sustainable development. They can provide an overall framework for the development of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs). The LEDS-Tool guides practitioners step-by-step through the process of developing and implementing a LEDS. The process is structured into six steps. The 6-step approach is designed to lead users to more information about and accessible instruments for certain aspects of LEDS development. Download the full report at: http://mitigationpartnership.net/sites/default/files/leds-tool_5_2_finalpub.pdf

MRV Tool: How To Set up National MRV Systems

The MRV Tool, developed by GIZ, provides developers and implementers of NAMAs with brief step-by-step instructions on how to develop a MRV-System. The tool navigates users to the relevant information, knowledge, instruments, and publications available. The tool is structured into three key sections: MRV of Emissions MRV of NAMAs MRV of Support This structure was applied to supply users with more data and accessible instruments for certain aspects of the development of MRV systems. Download full report: http://mitigationpartnership.net/sites/default/files/mrv_tool_4.1.pdf

NAMA Tool: Steps for Moving a NAMA from Idea towards Implementation

The NAMA-Tool, developed by GIZ, provides developers and implementers of NAMA with brief step-by-step instructions on how to develop a NAMA. The tool navigates users to the relevant information, knowledge, instruments, and publications available. The process is structured into ten steps. The 10-step approach is designed to supply users with more data and accessible instruments for certain aspects of the NAMA development. Even though this tool helps prepare for the implementation of NAMAs, it is first and foremost a navigation tool, guiding practitioners through the process of developing a NAMA. It is not an instrument for the implementation of NAMAs itself. The tool is related to a two-day training which simulates the process of NAMA development along the ten steps and includes presentations, working groups and a variety of interactive elements. See examples of NAMA trainings in Peru and Costa Rica. Download full report at: http://mitigationpartnership.net/sites/default/files/nama_tool_9.0_0.pdf

Achieving Low Emission Development (Presentation at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013)

This Flash presentation accompanied the remarks given in the opening plenary of the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 on 1st October by Secretary Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering, Commissioner and Vice Chairperson of the Philippines Climate Change Commission. Click on the link below to download the Flash presentation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/x019zkzvtth0qx2/1.%20Keynote%20Presentation_Secretary%20Sering.exe

ESMAP Annual Report

28 December 2013: The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank has published its annual report for 2013, marking the 30th year since ESMAP's founding. The report highlights programmes, results, outputs and budgetary information from 2013, and looks ahead at work to be undertaken in coming years. The report opens by considering ESMAP's support of the global Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative, lessons learned, and its business plan for 2014-2016. Further chapters cover: accelerating the transition to clean energy and low carbon development; creating pathways to sustainable energy for all; fostering sustainable, energy efficient cities; developing effective energy sector policies and institutions; and a financial review of ESMAP. Each chapter offers a review of activities undertaken in 2013, and looks at upcoming work in the same area. In a special section, the report also covers ESMAP's support of sustainable energy development in small island developing States (the SIDS DOCK Support Program). According to the report, specific highlights of 2013 include: the co-authoring of the SE4ALL Global Tracking Framework report; the launch of the Global Geothermal Development Plan; expansion of the deployment of the Tool for Rapid Assessment of City Energy (TRACE); the launch of the Renewable Energy Resource Mapping initiative and SE4ALL Technical Assistance Program; work to develop and disseminate the Model for Electric Technology Assessment (META) electricity planning tool; continued support to the Lighting Africa program, which has reached nearly seven million people in Sub-Saharan Africa; and the launch of the Africa Clean Cooking Energy Solutions (ACCES) initiative. Download full report: http://www.esmap.org/sites/esmap.org/files/ESMAP%202013%20AR%20text%2012-27-13%20web_Optimized.pdf

Climate Change International Technical and Training Center (CITC)

This presentation provides an overview of the Climate Change International Technical and Training Center (CITC), a "one-stop training center" specializing in capacity development related to climate change mitigation and adaptation for Thailand as well as ASEAN developing countries under the Project for Capacity Development on Climate Change Mitigation/Adaptation in the Southeast Asia Region supported by JICA incooperation with TGO . Download the presentation at: http://www.iges.or.jp/isap/2013/PDF/P2/ISAP_P2_3_Jakkanit%20nwe.pdf

NAMA Workshop Report

Report on the first workshop under the work programme to further the understanding of the diversity of nationally appropriate mitigation actions by developing country Parties This report provides a summary of the first workshop under the work programme to further the understanding of the diversity of nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) by developing country Parties, underlying assumptions and any support needed for implementation of these actions. The workshop was held in Warsaw, Poland, on 11 and 12 November 2013, during the thirty-ninth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation. The workshop provided an overview of the agreed outcome in relation to NAMAs, implementation updates from developing country Parties, an overview of available information on NAMAs and an overview of support needs, and focused discussion on the development of baselines for NAMAs and on financial support for NAMAs. Read the full report at: http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2014/sbi/eng/inf01.pdf

Country Action Plan for Clean Cookstoves - Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Country Action Plan for Clean Cookstoves (CAP) defines what is needed to kick-start and develop the Bangladesh clean cookstove market. The CAP makes the case for taking immediate action towards achieving the goal of 100% clean cooking solutions by 2030. It identifies key barriers to the large scale adoption of clean cookstoves and fuels, the desired outcomes if these barriers are removed, as well as potential intervention options and mechanisms for quickly and effectively taking action. Stakeholders have incorporated their thoughts and understanding and have tailored this CAP for Bangladesh’s cookstoves and fuels market, social customs, infrastructure and for the task of combating challenges like deforestation, indoor air pollution etc.

A Renewable Energy Roadmap 2030

REmap 2030 is a roadmap to double the share of renewable energy by 2030, and is the first study of global renewable energy potential to be based on data from official governmental sources. The roadmap encompasses 26 countries representing more than three-quarters of current energy demand. In determining the potential to scale up renewables, the study not only focuses on technologies, but also on the availability of financing, political will, skills, and the role of planning. Some of the key findings include: The global renewable energy share can reach and exceed 30% by 2030. The share of modern renewables will more than triple – and even quadruple in absolute terms. Each country has a different role to play in the global doubling of renewables. Transitioning towards renewable energy is possible at negligible additional costs. When socio-economic benefits are taken into account, the result is a net savings. Renewables growth needs to take place across all four sectors of energy use: buildings, transport, industry, and electricity. The doubling of renewables will mostly offset coal consumption. Markets and policymakers both play crucial roles. International cooperation will enable a surge in renewable energy worldwide. Read full report: http://www.irena.org/remap/REmap%20Summary%20final_webdisplay%20no%20links.pdf

UNDESA Assesses Energy Investments Required to Achieve Sustainable Development

January 2014: A policy brief published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) points to the emerging consensus that sustainable development requires a radical transformation of the world's energy system, including the way energy is produced and used, and that such a transformation requires strong leadership, carefully-designed policies, behavior changes, and large investments, both in developed and developing countries. Download the report at: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/policy/publications/policy_briefs/policybrief43.pdf

IRENA: Evaluating renewable energy policy

February 2014: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), has undertaken a systematic review of literature on indicators of effectiveness, efficiency, equity and institutional feasibility of national renewable energy deployment policies, with a focus on developing countries. The review, titled Evaluating Renewable Energy Policy: A Review of Criteria and Indicators for Assessment, finds most indicators thus far have been developed for complex energy landscapes and depend on detailed data not available in many developing countries context. It explains that using sets of basic indicators offers a useful alternative to the complex and detailed data requirements by models used in many developed countries. The report indicates that even a simple evaluation process can provide valuable insights on a number of fronts regarding renewable energy policy effectiveness. The report defines IRENA's understanding of each category it considers as it relates to renewable energy, analyzes available literature on the topic, and offers conclusions on applying such indicators in lower income contexts. Read full report : http://www.irena.org/DocumentDownloads/Publications/Evaluating_RE_Policy.pdf

Why mountains matter for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction

The Mountain Partnership has released a series of policy briefs on energy, forests and biodiversity, and climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The policy brief titled 'Why Mountains Matter for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction' introduces the challenges facing mountain regions relating to vulnerability to natural hazards, high levels of poverty, and threats to water resources from climate change. The brief proposes targets to build resilience and reduce affected populations and loses from disasters in mountain regions by 50%. It calls for increased awareness of climate change threats in mountain regions and support for improved policy and frameworks for DRR. The brief titled 'Why Mountains Matter for Forests and Biodiversity' recognizes the role of mountains as centers of agro-biodiversity, and their importance for providing ecosystem goods and services. It describes these goods and services, including clean water, protection against natural hazards, as well as high biodiversity, and recreational and spiritual values. The brief calls for targets related to enhancing ecosystem services of at least 15% of degraded ecosystems, as well as the conservation of 17% of terrestrial areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services and the reduction of loss of mountain biodiversity. The brief titled 'Why Mountains Matter for Energy' underscores the role of sustainable hydropower, biomass, wind, solar and geothermal energy. It calls for mountain targets that: integrate sustainable development into country policies and programmes; increase sustainable energy in the energy mix; double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency in buildings, industry, agriculture and transport; and take joint action to improve access for mountain communities to reliable energy. Read the full report at: http://www.mountainpartnership.org/fileadmin/templates/mountain_partnership/doc/SDG_mountains_and_climate_change.pdf

Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects

This report describes the findings of the assessment of environmental and socioeconomic impacts of RE projects in India, particularly from solar PV and on-shore wind farms. The report’s main conclusion is that the existing legal framework or the governance structure to mitigate or manage the environmental and social impacts is sufficient

Indian Climate Change Policy Exploring a Co-Benefits Based Approach

In this paper, a methodology for incorporating co-benefits assessments into climate policy formulation using multi-criteria analysis has been proposed. The paper also describes a framework for consideration of implementation issues with a focus on policies related to energy.] Source: http://www.mapsprogramme.org/wp-content/uploads/Indian_Climate_Change_Policy-A-Co-benefits-Approach-Dubash-et.-al.-EPW.pdf

Building efficient cities: Strengthening the Indian Real estate market through codes and incentives

This policy brief reviews India’s real estate market, barriers to adoption of energy efficiency in buildings sector and provides recommendations on implementation of building codes, rating programs and provision of incentives to all stakeholders for adoption of energy efficiency measures

RE- Energizing India- Policy, Regulatory and Financial Initiatives to augment Renewable Energy Deployment in India

This new report published by Climate Parliament presents an analysis of the renewable energy's progress in India over the years and recommends fiscal, financial, and policy measures for achieving the desired growth. Source: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/REPORT%20-%20REENERGISING%20INDIA.pdf

Statistics related to Climate Change in India

In this report, IMFR research has presented the findings of its study on identifying financing strategies that would assist state governments in implementing the State Action Plans on Climate Change effectively and efficiently. The report also presents a preliminary analysis of fiscal instruments that is available to the state of Odisha in transitioning to a low carbon economy and raising funds for implementing some of the proposed climate actions. Source: http://mospi.nic.in/mospi_new/upload/climate_change_29nov13.pdf

Climate Finance at subnational level- The case of Odisha

In this report, IMFR research has presented the findings of its study on identifying financing strategies that would assist state governments in implementing the State Action Plans on Climate Change effectively and efficiently. The report also presents a preliminary analysis of fiscal instruments that is available to the state of Odisha in transitioning to a low carbon economy and raising funds for implementing some of the proposed climate actions. Source: http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=66592#.VBZgjGPgKOW

Coastal Blue Carbon Opportunity Assessment for the Snohomish Estuary: The Climate Benefits of Estuary Restoration

The report "Coastal Blue Carbon Opportunity Assessment for the Snohomish Estuary: The Climate Benefits of Estuary Restoration" was undertaken by Restore America's Estuaries, Environmental Science Associates, EarthCorps, and Western Washington University. We find that planned restoration of 1,353 hectares of tidal wetlands in the Snohomish Estuary in Puget Sound, Washington, would result in the sequestration of 2.55 million tons of CO2 over 100 years - equivalent to the one-year emissions of 500,000 cars each driving 12,000 miles. Full restoration of the estuary, 4,393 hectares, would result in a total sequestration of 8.9 million tons of CO2 over 100 years. The assessment is now available at: http://www.estuaries.org/landmark-coastal-blue-carbon-report-released.html.

Stimulating Interim Demand for REDD+ Emission Reductions: The Need for a Strategic Intervention from 2015 to 2020

In this report, the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) and partners propose strategic actions to scale-up public and private sector demand for REDD+ investments over a five-year period. The report seeks to address the current gap between supply and demand, which is resulting in early movers providing significantly less financing than current project proposals could consume. The report notes that the fast start finance (FSF) period (2010-2012), agreed by parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2009, resulted in pledges of US$4.5 billion. However, it stresses that these pledges need to be scaled-up to meet the expected costs of between US$4 and 48 billion in the interim period (the period between FSF and long-term finance, which will start in 2020). In order to achieve such financing, the report calls for the establishment of a performance-based financial incentive with clear price signals must in order to reduce REDD+ financing risks. Furthermore, it stresses that a strategic intervention to stimulate demand is necessary and should build on existing institutions, mechanisms and funds. The strategic intervention, according to the report, could consider how capital can be generated, deployed and managed in order to reduce risk and promote diverse investments in REDD+. Read the full report at: http://www.unepfi.org/fileadmin/documents/IFF_Report_-_Stimulating_Interim_Demand_for_REDD_Emissions_Reductions.pdf

World Small Hydropower Development Report 2013

This report was jointly produced by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP) to provide information about small hydropower. It contains data compiled on installed capacity and potential of small hydropower for 152 countries. The Secretariat has in phases of research and data collection, faced many obstacles, from linguistic, data accessibility to the different standards of reporting. There are cases where resource potential of a country is unclear, as there is no globally agreed small hydropower definition and many reports on small hydropower do not always indicate clearly the definition applied. The World Small Hydropower Development Report 2013 proposes a more detailed policy and barrier analysis to identify critical capacity needs and identification of suitable financing mechanisms. The importance and advantages of small hydropower as the solution to rural electrification and inclusive sustainable industrial development has probably been underestimated, particularly in comparison to other small-scale renewable energies.

Green Growth in Action

This paper explains why the Republic of Korea adopted green growth as a new national development strategy and details how it has been implemented by the government. The author suggests that Korea adopted green growth as a new economic growth paradigm to create new growth engines and jobs through green technology and the greening of industries. The green growth path was seen as essential not just for sustainable economic growth, but also to improve the quality of life and well-being of the Korean people. The paper also details how green growth was implemented by the Korean government; draws together key outcomes to date from Korea’s green growth policy; and suggests lessons learnt which could be applied to other countries. This paper is the first from the Korea Green Growth Partnership and World Bank's new "Green Growth in Action, Knoweldge Note Series". Download full report: http://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/sites/default/files/kggp_knowledge%20note%20series_01.pdf

Rooted in learning growing with results: 2013 CIF Annual Report

18 February 2014: The 2013 Annual Report of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), titled Rooted in Learning, Growing with Results, discusses CIF projects and programmes, private sector engagement and measuring results. It also includes an in-depth analysis of, and lessons learned from, the Forest Investment Program (FIP). The report indicates that 48 pilot countries are moving from the investment and planning phase to implementation in the CIF areas of clean technology, renewable energy, sustainable forest management (SFM) and climate resilience, with 75 projects and programmes (about 32% of the CIF portfolio) approved thus far by multilateral development banks (MDBs). With additional contributions in 2013, the total amount pledged to the CIF, now in its fifth year, has reached US$8 billion, leveraging approximately US$55 billion, and thus providing further opportunities to “test the flexibility and reach of climate financing models.” More specifically, the report elaborates on progress made in: increasing disbursements as countries move into project implementation, in particular with the Climate Technology Fund (CTF) reaching a record-high disbursement amount of US$322 million; meeting the growing demand for CIF-supported climate knowledge; implementing the CIF communications strategy to complement and support knowledge-based learning; advancing monitoring and reporting of results; enhancing transparency; expanding private sector engagement; and mainstreaming gender in CIF programming. The report describes that, in 2014, the CIF expects increased activity in, inter alia: maintaining momentum regarding project and programme submissions, approvals and launches; ensuring the upward trend in disbursement rates continues; attaining the first full set of annual results reporting for the four funding windows, which are the CTF, the Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP), the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) and the FIP; initiating the process of identifying new SREP pilot countries; launching the CIF risk management framework; sharing the findings and considering recommendations of the independent CIF evaluation; and garnering private investors through new financing options and measuring their effectiveness. In addition, some 400 participants are expected to attend the 2014 CIF Partnership Forum in Jamaica in June 2014 Download the full report at: https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/cif/sites/climateinvestmentfunds.org/files/cif-AR2013-ALL-feb19.pdf

Green Growth and Poverty Reduction: Policy coherence for pro-poor growth

"Green Growth and Poverty Reduction," a new paper by the OECD, explores how OECD green growth policies can be designed in order to maximise the positive synergies and minimise the negatives effects on pro-poor growth in developing countries. The paper looks across three themes: climate change, biodiversity and innovation policy, and a number of specific issues, including agricultural livelihoods, fisheries livelihoods and the energy and mining sectors. Three case studies, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), the reform of EU biofuels policy, and EU fisheries access, are presented and lessons for the green growth agenda are derived. Read full report: http://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/sites/default/files/downloads/resource/Green_Growth_Poverty_Reduction_OECD.pdf

USAID PFAN Program Fact Sheet

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) regional Private Financing Advisory Network-Asia (PFAN) program will assist businesses, governments, and others in Asia’s developing countries to mobilize and scale up investments in clean energy. A previous USAID program had achieved broad success in mobilizing more than $275 million in new private investment for 21 clean energy projects across the region. The primary goals of the new five-year program, which will end in 2018, are to mobilize at least $1 billion in funds for clean energy investments and avoid or reduce greenhouse gas emissions amounting to at least 40 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) 2014-2020 Strategy

18 February 2014 - The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has released its 2014-2020 Strategy, which indicates its work will feed into the work of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) while embarking on a set of strategic initiatives to boost development impact. The strategy acknowledges and responds to some of the pressing threats posed by population growth, urbanization, land degradation and climate change, as well as the regional challenges facing CIAT's work in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. CIAT's support to the CGIAR goals will be achieved through research that aims to: boost agricultural productivity and the nutritional value of crops; improve agricultural value chains; and make more intensive and competitive agriculture environmentally sustainable and climate smart. CIAT's strategic initiatives will: promote forage-based livestock production to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; develop food systems to meet the needs of an urbanized world; reduce yield gaps and instability in major crops in an eco-efficient manner; and enhance ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. CIAT will develop new public-private partnerships and continue current collaborations. In addition, its research will seek to empower women and marginalized groups, build research capacity in developing countries, and support knowledge sharing practices. Download the full report at: http://ciat.cgiar.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CIAT_Strategy_2014_2020.pdf

Moving from Risk to Resilience: Sustainable Urban Development in the Pacific

This publication forms part of the Pacific Climate Change Program, which was developed under the Pacific Department’s Regional Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity of Pacific Developing Member Countries to Respond to Climate Change (November 2009 to December 2013). Urbanization, combined with the increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards associated with the onset of climate change, is contributing to rising risk exposure in the Pacific. The region’s cities and towns serve as hubs for administration, essential social service provision, and drivers of economic growth. However, because of this concentration of people, infrastructure, and economic activity, urban centers are highly exposed to natural hazard and climate change risks. Many of the region’s urban centers are located in hazard-prone areas such as coasts, flood plains, or low-lying atolls. Read the full report at: http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/pub/2013/moving-risk-resilience-sustainable-urban-development-pacific.pdf

Goverment of Indonesia Green Growth Program - Prioritizing Investments: Delivering Green Growth

The Government of Indonesia and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have embarked on an innovative collaboration: the GoI-GGGI Green Growth Program. This document, Prioritizing Investments: Delivering Green Growth, provides a brief overview of the project. Download the report at: http://gggi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/A4-low-Indonesia-oct-1.pdf

TERI's Policy Brief

The topic of climate change and cities is gaining resonance. This is because, the impact of climate change on cities is of particular concern due to high concentrations of population and infrastructure in these areas. Depending upon their geographical location and climatic conditions, the climate hazards may range from increased and frequent flooding and water logging to heat and cold waves, sea-level rise, and storm surges. In this context, TERI has released a policy brief that outlines the emerging opportunities for Indian cities to foster climate resilient development and recommends for the formulation of a specific new policy pertaining to urban climate resilience in India. Read the full policy brief: http://www.teriin.org/policybrief/docs/Urban.pdf

Fast Out of the Gate: How Developing Asian Countries Can Prepare to Access International Green Growth Financing - Volume I

This report is the first in a two-volume study that reviews the main public and private sector funds and mechanisms for financing low emission projects, businesses, and infrastructure in the Asia region that mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and thereby address climate change. The study aims to help Asian policymakers, public and private fund managers, banks, and even local communities identify ways to fund low-carbon development. Findings from the report were discussed at a workshop April 2-4, 2013 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The event was organized by the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership with support from the ADB, USAID, and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). To learn more about the climate finance workshop, click here. Learn more at: http://lowemissionsasia.org/news/new-study-how-finance-sustainable-economic-growth-asia

Fast Out of the Gate: How Developing Asian Countries Can Prepare to Access International Green Growth Financing - Volume II

Volume II of this study commissioned by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in April 2013 is based on a review of more than 200 climate change-related funds and financing mechanisms in the Asian region, along with interviews with 24 development financing institutions, banks, and private sector fund managers across seven countries. The purpose of Volume II is to supplement Volume I with additional and more detailed information about public and private sources of climate financing available to the developing Asian countries that are included in the USAID Low Emissions Asian Development (LEAD) program: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, and Vietnam. The report is organized into two sections. The first section contains information about public sector funds; the second section describes private sector funds. The information was compiled from various sources, including desk research using the Climate Finance Options, Climate Funds Update, and individual fund websites, and through interviews held with fund managers. The private sector fund section contains descriptions of private sector funds and mechanisms active in the developing countries that are included in the USAID LEAD program. This section is organized into three sub-sections: asset management companies; private equity and venture capital; and public-private partnerships. Read more about Volume I

Basics on climate finance for green growth

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Highlights of the Vietnam Green Growth Strategy and financing implementation

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Cambodia: Brief country highlights on financing green growth and LEDS

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

LEDS Global partnership slides template

LEDS Global partnership powerpoint slides template More about LEDS Global Partnership click here

Indonesia: Brief country highlights on financing green growth and LEDS:

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Malaysia: Brief country highlights on financing green growth and LEDS:

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Philippines: Brief country highlights on financing green growth and LEDS:

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Thailand: Brief country highlights on financing green growth and LEDS

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Why a Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review for developing countries? What are the outputs and benefits?

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Understanding the landscape for green growth investments

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Budget coding for climate finance

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

An introduction to the “Climate Finance Options” platform

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Public and private finance available in seven Southeast Asian countries

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Green finance in Southeast Asia: Case studies of development finance institutions

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Green finance in Southeast Asia: Case studies of development finance institutions (full paper)

This paper was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Climate Investment Funds: Financing low-emissions and climate-resilient activities in Southeast Asia

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

SWITCH Asia – European programme to support sustainable consumption and production

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Experiences from implementing green financing credit lines for SMEs

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

An introduction to Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) – Asia

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

NAMA Facility

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Access to climate finance from Global Environment Facility and Adaptation Fund

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 12, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

An operational fund in Southeast Asia: Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Operational funds from beyond the region: National Climate Funds of South Africa and Rwanda

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Setting up and operating national REDD+ funds: Key lessons learned

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Catalyzing private sector finance for climate change mitigation projects in East Asia and Pacific

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Malaysia’s Green Technology Financing Scheme

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Leveraging policy and regulatory mechanisms to incentivise the finance and investment industry

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Iron in the ground: The link between energy policy and getting projects built

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Private sector green finance instruments for SMEs

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Access to green finance: The SMART Cebu experience

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Innovative financing for greening of SMEs, including capital and financial markets

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

How to use Monitoring and Evaluation for impactful climate finance

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 13, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Indonesia’s Green Growth Program: Opportunities and challenges

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Thailand’s Low Emissions Investment Programs: From Readiness to Implementation

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Philippines Low Emissions Programs: From LEDS to Investment

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Overview of Policy Instruments

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Voluntary and Regulatory Approaches to support LEDS and GG

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Market Based instruments:Carbon Tax Design and Implementation

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Market Based instruments: Emission Trading Schemes

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Policies to Support Green Innovation

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Monitoring Policies Over Time

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Putting Theory into Practice: Instrument Choice: What works for your country?

This presentation was shared at the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS : Side Sessions on March 14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the workshop government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam discussed options for funding low-carbon green investments with representatives of global climate change funds, state and private banks, and businesses. Click here to read learn more about the workshop.

Asia LEDS Partnership: 2013 Year in Review

This presentation provides an overview of the activities of the Asia LEDS Partnership in 2013. The partnership was established in September 2012 as one of three regional platforms of the LEDS Global Partnership, and 2013 saw considerable progress in establishing and strengthening this new regional network in Asia.

Green Economy: Using indicators for green economy policy making

This working paper is a response to the call for the UN system to support countries interested in pursuing green economy policies by providing methodologies for their evaluation. It aims to provide guidance to policy analysts and advisers, and other stakeholders, who are involved in developing green economy policies by using indicators as a tool for identifying priority issues, formulating and assessing green economy policy options, and evaluating the performance of policy implementation. Emphasis is placed on policy options with “multiple dividends” across the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development.

Green Growth Best Practice:Synthesis of key findings

Green growth strategies play vital roles in unlocking synergies between economic growth, environmental protection, and poverty reduction and enabling a transition to an inclusive green economy. By analyzing around 60 specific government programs from around the world, the GGBP demonstrates that green growth is actively practiced around the world as a dynamic pathway to achieve a green economy and sustainable development. The recommendations for effective green growth approaches, based on the experience of early movers, provides practical guidance for national and sub-national policy planning towards the sustainable development goals in the post-2015 development agenda. This Synthesis of Key Findings elaborates on nine key actions that enable effective green growth policy: Use well-designed planning and coordination processes Establish clear visions, targets, and baselines Undertake robust analysis and balanced communication of the benefits of green growth Prioritize options and develop credible pathways toward targets Design policies to address multiple goals and respond to specific market failures Design public finance instruments to overcome barriers and mobilize private investment Tap the power of public-private collaboration Pursue mutually reinforcing action across all levels of government Build and maintain strong monitoring and evaluation systems

Public sector perspective: How to scale up climate finance and make it more effective?

This presentation by Barbara Buchner, Senior Director, Climate Policy Initiative Europe was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Opening Plenary-New Business Opportunities for Green Growth in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia (Key Findings from the ADB Study in 2009)

This presentation by Ancha Srinivasan, Principal Climate Change Specialist, South East Asia Regional Department, Asian Development Bank was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Introduction and Economics of Climate Change:Impacts in South and Southeast Asia in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Foundations for Long-Term Sustainable Growth: Low Emission, Climate Resilient Development Strategies

This presentation by Orestes Anastasia, Co-Chair, Asia LEDS Partnership, and Senior Regional Climate Change Advisor, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Introduction to LEDS and Green Growth in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

NAMAS: Overview, Design, and Financing Sources

This presentation by Brad Johnson, Senior Financial Advisor, Center for Clean Air Policy was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Introduction to LEDS and Green Growth in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Climate finance in Asia: findings from USAID’s Fast Out of the Gate study

This presentation by Aidan Stretch, USAID LEAD Program, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: LEDS and the Climate Finance Landscape in Asia, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

ADB’s Climate Change Financing Program

This presentation by Michael Rattinger, Climate Change Specialist, Asian Development Bank was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: LEDS and the Climate Finance Landscape in Asia, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Mobilizing Climate Finance

This presentation by Athena Ronquillo Ballesteros, Project Manager, World Resources Institute, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: LEDS and the Climate Finance Landscape in Asia, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Public sector perspective: How to scale up climate finance and make it more effective?

This presentation by Barbara Buchner, Senior Director, Climate Policy Initiative Europe, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Opening Plenary: New Business Opportunities for Green Growth, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Asian National Development Finance Institutions’ Experiences in Climate-friendly Green Investment: The ADFIAP Perspective

This presentation by Octavio B. Peralta, Secretary General, Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Panel: Climate Finance Outlook and Key Opportunities, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

BPI Globe BanKO, A Savings Bank

This presentation by Tessie Tan, President, BPI Globe BanKO, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Panel: Bank and Private Equity Perspectives on Climate Friendly Investments, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

National Framework to Support Climate and Green Growth Finance and Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans The Case of Vietnam

This presentation by Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Planning and Investment Vietnam, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

National Framework to Support Green Finance: The Case of Papua New Guinea

This presentation by Joe N Pokana, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Climate Change and Development Papua New Guinea, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

National Framework to support Green Finance in Indonesia

This presentation by Edi Setijawan, Senior Researcher/Assistant Director, Bank Indonesia, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

National Framework to Support Green Finance: The Case of Thailand

This presentation by Wannapa Khlaisuan, Senior Professional, Plan and Policy Analyst, NESDB, Thailand, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Presentations on National Frameworks to Support Green Finance, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Theory: What does the public sector have to do to mobilize the private sector?

This presentation by Tomonori Sudo, Research Fellow, JICA Research Institute, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Using the Public Sector to Mobilize Private Climate Finance, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

The Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Reviews (CPEIR) - An Introduction

This presentation by Alex Heikens, United Nations Development Programme, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Mainstreaming Green Financing in National Budget and Plans: Indonesia Case

This presentation by Irfa Ampri, Director of the Center for Climate Change Financing and Multilateral Policy, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia , was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

National Framework to Support Climate and Green Growth Finance and Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans: The Case of Vietnam

This presentation by Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Workshop Report: Preparing for Scaled-up Climate Financing: New Business Opportunities for Green Growth

This is the full report for the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership regional workshop on “Preparing for Scaled-up Climate Financing: New Business Opportunities for Green Growth,”. The event, held April 2-4, 2013 at the Asian Development Bank in Manila, Philippines, was supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ADB, and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). More than 100 participants attended from 12 developing Asian country governments, multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions (DFIs), private sector banks, investment funds, and others organizations involved in promoting green growth. For more information about the workshop, go to: http://asialeds.org/events/ALP-workshop-climate-finance-2013-Manila

Mainstreaming Climate Finance into Papua New Guinea’s National Budget

This presentation by Joe Pokana, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Climate Change and Development, Papua New Guinea , was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Mainstreaming LEDS Finance in National Budgets and Plans, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Sustainable Energy Finance: South Asia - Access to Finance Advisory

This presentation by Sakshi Varma, Access to Finance Advisory, South Asia, International Finance Corporation, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Access to Finance for Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Sectors, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Selling solar as a service: pay-as-you-go solar for the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP)

This presentation by Paul Needham, President of SIMPA Networks, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance, in the plenary on Access to Finance for Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Sectors, in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

China Energy Efficiency Financing Program (CHUEE)

This presentation by William Beloe, Senior Operations Officer, International Finance Corporation, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Sector Breakout Sessions: Public and Private Sector Case Studies in Climate Finance- Energy Efficiency, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Update on India’s Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) program for Industrial Energy Efficiency

This presentation by S.S.Krishnan, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Bangalore, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Sector Breakout Sessions: Public and Private Sector Case Studies in Climate Finance- Energy Efficiency, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

How IFC leverages CTF in mobilizing finance for EE projects in Southeast Asia

This presentation by Romel Carlos, Operations Officer, Sustainable Energy Finance, Access to Finance Advisory Services, International Finance Corporation, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Sector Breakout Sessions: Public and Private Sector Case Studies in Climate Finance- Energy Efficiency, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Gujarat Solar Rooftop program

This presentation by Anjali Garg, Energy Specialist, International Finance Corporation, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Renewable Energy session, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Case studies from Bangchak's solar projects

This presentation by Nintira Abhisinha, Vice President of Finance with Bangchak Petroleum, was given in the Renewable Energy session of the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Case Study on Lanzhou Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as a CDM Project Activity

This presentation by Wayne Zhou, CDM Specialist (Consultant), Carbon Market Program, Asian Development Bank, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Transport session, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Working with cities to attract climate finance: A case study of the Islamabad (Pakistan) Bus Rapid Transit project

This presentation by Nadir Ehsan, Senior Municipal Development Specialist, Cities Development Initiative for Asia, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Transport session, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

National Investments in Urban Transport: The Indian experience

This presentation by Chhavi Dhingra, Program Manager - Capacity Building, EMBARQ India, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Transport session, in Manila, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Key issues in establishing frameworks for measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of GHG emissions reductions

This presentation by Tom Baumann, USAID LEAD Program (Greenhouse Gas Management Insitute), was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance during Panel: Ensuring Climate Finance Readiness-Concrete Actions and Next Steps, Philippines on April 4, 2013.

Regional Economics of Climate Change in South Asia

This presentation by Akm Mahfuzddin, Principal Climate Change Specialist, South Asia Regional Department, Asian Development Bank, was given at the Regional Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Scaling Up Climate Finance: Plenary: Introduction and Economics of Climate Change:Impacts in South and Southeast Asia in Manila, Philippines during April 2-4, 2013.

Demonstration of the Ecotown Framework: The Case of San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines

This brochure informs initial results of the Philippine Climate Change Commission’s Ecotown Framework Demonstration initiative in San Vicente, Palawan- a coastal community in the Eastern part of the Philippines. It summarizes the process of applying the proactive approach of Ecotown to climate change.

Asia LEDS Partnership E-Newsletter - April 2014

Asia LEDS Partnership E-Newsletter, Issue 5 - April 2014 Highlights include: Policymakers and Climate Change Experts from Southeast Asia Discuss Financing Green Growth, new resources, and upcoming events.

Low Emission Development Strategies: The Role of Networks and Knowledge Platforms

Considerable effort has been made to address the transition to a low-carbon economy. A key focus of these efforts has been on developing national low emissions development strategies (LEDS). Enabling these plans are well-functioning national, regional, and international low emission development networks and knowledge platforms. To better understand the role of LEDS, this report examines them in relation to network theory. It presents a review of strengths and weaknesses of existing LEDS networks that builds on the findings of a study conducted by the Coordinated Low Emission Assistance Network (CLEAN).1 It identifies opportunities for further refining LEDS networks based on the insights from theory and a mapping of the climate-related network space. - See more at: http://lowemissionsasia.org/resource/low-emission-development-strategies-role-networks-and-knowledge-platforms#sthash.rN0zCRUO.dpuf Considerable effort has been made to address the transition to a low-carbon economy. A key focus of these efforts has been on developing national low emissions development strategies (LEDS). Enabling these plans are well-functioning national, regional, and international low emission development networks and knowledge platforms. To better understand the role of LEDS, this report examines them in relation to network theory. It presents a review of strengths and weaknesses of existing LEDS networks that builds on the findings of a study conducted by the Coordinated Low Emission Assistance Network (CLEAN).1 It identifies opportunities for further refining LEDS networks based on the insights from theory and a mapping of the climate-related network space. - See more at: http://lowemissionsasia.org/resource/low-emission-development-strategies-role-networks-and-knowledge-platforms#sthash.rN0zCRUO.dpuf

The LEDS Global Partnership Remote Expert Assistance on LEDS

Do you need support with formulating or implementing your low emission development strategy (LEDS)? The LEDS Global Partnership’s (LEDS GP) Remote Expert Assistance on LEDS (REAL) service can help. REAL is a global advisory network providing timely, high-quality, no-fee technical assistance to developing countries on LEDS analysis, finance, energy, transportation, and waste questions. The LEDS GP has established an international team of experts to provide objective advice, conduct reviews and brief assessments, collect data, and recommend sources of longer-term support for developing countries. Learn more about REAL at http://ledsgp.org/assistance.

Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS: Summary Report

This workshop report provides a summary of plenary and concurrent sessions, as well as roundtable discussions and question and answer sessions from the Asia LEDS Partnership Workshop on Accessing Finance for Green Growth and LEDS that took place March 12-14, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event brought together approximately 150 government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as experts and representatives from global climate change funds, development organizations, state and private banks, and businesses. The objectives of the event were to support learning and exchange on the challenges facing policymakers and implementers in accessing climate finance, and improve understanding of how to use climate finance to leverage resources to scale up implementation of low carbon and green growth strategies. The final agenda, presentations, list of participants and speakers, and other materials from the workshop are available at: http://asialeds.org/events/ALP-climate-finance-workshop-hanoi-2014.

Forest Asia Summit brief: Theme 1 - Governance and legal frameworks to promote sustainable landscapes

The landscapes of Southeast Asia have been transformed and shaped over centuries by land and resource-use by smallholders; historical patterns of maritime trade; recent large-scale land-based investments; and the complex and often overlapping interactions of state, private and civil society actors and institutions linking higher levels of social and political organization (Reid 1988-93; Kathirithamby-Wells 2005). The pace of landscape change has accelerated in recent years and local communities are increasingly connected to global networks and influences (Rigg and Nattapoolwat 2001). This has been matched by the growing complexity of ‘multilevel governance’ as new global, regional, national and subnational institutions emerge, associated with processes of globalization and decentralization; and new transnational regulatory and market-based mechanisms are introduced by regional, state and non-state actors (Mwangi and Wardell 2012). These changes have created opportunities to learn and address local, national and trans-boundary problems, but may also introduce pressures and risks. Decentralization and regional autonomy have meant that subnational authorities often have far-reaching powers to design legal and institutional frameworks for investment, and a lot of latitude in allocating land for commercial purposes. Altering the scale, and the style of governance has inevitable consequences for power structures, institutions, livelihoods and physical landscapes (Batterbury and Fernando 2006). The critical role of civil society organizations and the social media have helped to increase consumer awareness and have led to growing demands for accountability by governments.

Forests Asia Summit Brief: Theme 2 - Investing in landscapes for green returns

Over the last decade, the challenge of how to increase and diversify financial resources in support of sustainable land and resource use, especially in developing countries has dominated both national and international policy agendas (EFTRN 2008). Many countries in Southeast Asia have tried a wide range of mechanisms to mobilize resources from different sources to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of smallholder production systems as part of continuing efforts to promote green economies, and establish genuine measures of global progress (FAO 2011; UNEP 2011; Kubiszewski et al. 2013). These developments have led to a search for institutions at national and subnational levels with the capacity to absorb, manage, utilize and build upon international investments. Local governance conditions, which do not provide an enabling environment for private investments, are a key part of the problem as they contribute to heightened risk. A financing gap has emerged because of poor disbursement of public funds to support, for example, REDD+ activities, and an extremely limited forest carbon market.

Forests Asia Summit Brief : Theme 3 - Climate change and low emissions development on the ground

Climate variability and climatic change threaten economic activity, human security and sustainable development in Southeast Asia, which contains some of the largest rain forest areas in the world. The region’s potential contribution to forest-related emissions, and to climate mitigation is significant. Carbon-dense forested systems that exist with the tropical peatlands and mangroves require special attention. Tropical peatlands cover only 0.25% of the global land surface, but contain as much as 6% of total global soil carbon stocks (Page et al. 2011). Carbon stocks in mangroves have not yet been estimated, but research shows that carbon density in these systems is as high as, or higher than that in peatlands. Southeast Asia is home to 56% of the world’s tropical peatlands and 35% of the world’s mangroves.

Forest Asia Summit Brief: Theme 4 - Forest landscapes for food and biodiversity

With a growing global population, much of the current discourse on food security is focused on expanding agricultural production. Much of this expansion is thought to be at the expense of natural systems and related biodiversity. However, some suggest that we already grow enough food and food scarcity is primarily caused by inadequate distribution, a lack of purchasing power and other nonproductive causes. The emphasis on production is not sufficient to guarantee future global food security.

Forest Asia Summit Brief: Theme 5 - Changing communities, sustainable landscapes and equitable development

The landscapes of Southeast Asia have long been managed as diverse, and often forest-rich, mosaics by the region’s thousands of communities and millions of smallholder households. These patterns are now rapidly changing, as economic and demographic transformations sweep the region. The shift towards integration into a global economy and reliance on patterns of investment flows over recent decades have brought prosperity to a significant part of the region, and have brought significant changes to both the forests and the communities that depend on them (Rigg 2004, 2006; Hall 2011a, 2011b). The transformation of Southeast Asia’s rural landscapes – from complex mosaics of forests and mixed agriculture to blocks of commercial mono-crop plantations – alongside changing livelihoods and farming practices – from mixed multi-product agriculture and forest-use systems to commercial crops for the market – has had varying impacts on: landscape functions and provision of ecosystem services; local food security; and resilience of rural livelihoods. Many of these are well documented (Bruun et al. 2009; Castella et al. 2013; Ziegler et al. 2012).

Bringing Development and Climate Together in Asia: Asian Co-Benefits Partnership White Paper

Mitigating climate change can be accomplished through policies, programmes or projects conceived specifically for that purpose. It can also be achieved with policies, programmes or projects that meet development priorities while taking into account climate concerns. Policies, programmes, or projects that consider development and climate objectives simultaneously can deliver co-benefits. In recent years, many stakeholders in Asia have demonstrated that integrating co-benefits into decisions can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation costs or bring carbon finance to development needs. However, the absence of a mechanism to share information and coordinate stakeholders on these possibilities has made it difficult to mainstream co-benefits into national development strategies and plans as well as sectoral policies, programmes or projects in Asia. Over the past four years, the the Asian Co-benefits Partnership (ACP) has shared information on climate and development co-benefits in Asia. It also has discussed ways to cooperate on co-benefits in a variety of contexts (especially air quality management). The value of the ACP as an informal and interactive platform to improve information sharing and stakeholder coordination in Asia has been noted in many fora. The ACP White Paper is designed as the first in a series of efforts to disseminate information on ACP activities and inform the latest discussions on co-benefits in Asia. We hope that this White Paper serves as a useful reference for those interested in a more integrated approach to climate and development decisions. Download the report at: http://www.cobenefit.org/publications/images/ACPwhitepaper_FY2013.pdf

Putting Green Growth at the Heart of Development

This book presents evidence that green growth is the only way to sustain growth and development over the long-term. Green growth does not replace sustainable development, but is a means to achieve it. Green growth values natural assets, which are essential to the well-being and livelihoods of people in developing countries, and if policies are designed to respond to the needs of the poorest, green growth can contribute to poverty reduction and social equity. Building on experience with green growth policies in developing countries and extensive consultations with developing country stakeholders, this report provides a twin-track approach with agendas for national and international action. It responds to developing country concerns about the technical challenges arising from early efforts to "go green" and documents a wealth of examples from developing countries. Green growth objectives and policies will need to be mainstreamed into every government objective and most importantly, into national budgets. Green growth policies can use untapped opportunities to boost domestic fiscal revenues and attract quality investment for years to come. International co-operation is needed to help mitigate the short-term costs that may be associated with pursuing green growth. International flows of money, trade and technology know-how is vital to encourage pursuit of green growth in developing countries. Read the report online here

Towards Green Growth

The Green Growth Strategy, outlined in this book, provides concrete recommendations and measurement tools to support countries’ efforts to achieve economic growth and development, while at the same time ensure that natural assets continue to provide the ecosystem services on which our well being relies. The strategy proposes a flexible policy framework that can be tailored to different country circumstances and stages of development. Read report online here

Green Growth in Cities

This report synthesises the findings from six case studies of urban green growth policies, four at city level (Paris, Chicago, Stockholm, Kitakyushu) and two at the national level (China, Korea). It offers a definition of urban green growth and a framework for analysing how it might play out in different types of cities. It demonstrates the importance of urban policies for achieving national environmental policy goals and discusses the increased efficiency of policy intervention at the urban level. It identifies urban activities to reduce environmental impact that are most likely to contribute to the policy priorities of job creation, urban attractiveness, metro-regional supply of green products and services, and increased urban land values. It also provides guidance on addressing potential financing and governance challenges that may arise in pursuing urban green growth. Finally, the report offers a preliminary proposal for how green growth in cities could be measured. Read report online here

Low Carbon Development Pathways for a Sustainable India

This study provides an assessment of India’s economic development with decadal scenarios till 2050. It assesses India’s options on energy mix and CO2emissions in two low-carbon scenarios, emphasizing energy efficiency and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. This study was designed to lead to a wider discussion showing that India can achieve a low-carbon pathway without considerably decreasing its development ambitions.

Low Carbon Society Scenario Bhopal 2035

This study simulates two possible scenarios, namely business as usual (BaU) and Low Carbon Society (LCS), for Bhopal in 2035. Scenarios are developed and emission reduction potentials of various counter measures are quantified using Asia Integrated assessment Model (AIM) model. Action plan and policy measures are suggested for moving towards LCS Bhopal 2035.

Gold Standard Policy Brief: Suppressed demand

The Climate Policy Brief wriiten by The Gold Standard discussed about suppressed demand, the new climate finance approach to avoid carbon lock-in and deliver clean development to the world's poorest commnites. The report is divided into the following chapters: How demand for key good and services in developing countries is suppressed A decent life requires a minmum amount of goods and services How to operationalize the suppressed demand concept The Gold Standard's work on suppressed demand The suppressed demand concept combines sustainable development and emission reductions Why offset credits under suppressed demand are not “hot air”

LEDS Global Partnership Fact Sheet

The Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership was founded to enhance coordination, information exchange, and cooperation among programs and countries working to advance low emissions growth. Launched in early 2011, the partnership currently brings together more than 120 government and international institutions.

State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2014

This report follows the evolution of carbon pricing around the world. The focus is on the recent highlights from around the world, and on key lessons that can be drawn from the growing experience. From the Executive Summary: Despite the difficult ongoing international climate negotiations, there is an increased focus on climate change policy and several economies are planning, implementing or refining domestic mitigation actions. These activities take careful note of past experiences, mirroring successes and dealing with weaknesses. At the international level, the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (CP2) covers only 12% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With only nine countries ratifying to date, all eyes are on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 2015 Conference Of the Parties (COP) in Paris, which offers an opportunity for convergence on concerted international climate action. A consensual and robust international solution could revive private sector confidence to invest in carbon markets, as they remain reluctant to engage, having experienced significant losses within recent memory. Source: World Bank website

Understanding Land Use in the UNFCCC

Greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use are critical to combat climate change. Due to technical characteristics, decisions under the UNFCCC related to the sector have developed differently. It has come to be seen as an arcane and complex subject, impenetrable to the average person and even to skilled negotiators. The objective of the Guide Understanding Land Use and Forestry in the UNFCCC is to change this perception and increase the technical understanding of how emissions and removals from the land sector—referred to as land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) or agriculture, forests and other land use (AFOLU)—are treated under the UNFCCC.

Renewables 2014 Global Status Report

The Renewables 2014 Global Status Report outlines what made 2013 another record year for renewables. Read about: expansion of supporting policies in developing economies additions to electricity generating capacity progress made in renewables heating and cooling shifts in investments leaders in renewable energy deployment evolution of the renewable energy field in the last decade First released in 2005, REN21's Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions. The report covers recent developments, current status, and key trends; by design, it does not provide analysis or forecast. Source: http://www.ren21.net/REN21Activities/GlobalStatusReport.aspx

Mitigating Climate Change in Agriculture

Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change in Agriculture, a California Environmental Associates and Climate Focus authored report, finds that annual carbon emissions from global agriculture can be reduced by as much as 50 to 90 percent by 2030. The study highlights key strategies – led by reduced global beef consumption, reduced food waste, and better farm nutrient management and production – that can deliver big climate wins while maintaining food security and building resilience. Executive Summary Read Full report online

Global Cllimate Finance Needs

Developed countries committed to jointly mobilise USD 100 billion of international climate finance per year by 2020 to support climate change action in developing countries. While climate finance has started to flow it is still not fully understood how much finance will be required to support developing countries to meet mitigation objectives and in what way climate finance can help overcome barriers to low carbon development. This study aimed to provide insights into the questions of how much finance will be needed and how this should be delivered, through a comprehensive literature review of available studies and data on investment needs. This was coupled with sector specific case study analyses across nine countries to get a deeper understanding of existing barriers to low carbon investment choices and the role of different financial instruments to overcome these. The policy brief is based on research undertaken on behalf of the European Commission, DG Climate Action. The full report is available here

Global Good Practice Analysis on LEDS, NAMAs, and MRV: Summary Report

The Global Good Practice Analysis is a joint initiative by the International Partnership on Mitigation and MRV and the UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building Programme. It documents 21 examples of mitigation-related good practice worldwide that demonstrate how LEDS, NAMAs and MRV systems are being effectively designed and implemented across a range of national contexts. The analysis was carried out by a consortium of Ecofys and partners (ECN, INCAE and TERI) and aims to foster peer-learning across countries, demonstrating ambitious and feasible mitigation policies and actions that are already in place, as well as to present lessons learned along the corresponding processes. The Partnership and the LECB Programme offer a variety of capacity building formats and invite interested country representatives to contact us to identify options for more in-depth learning on the good practice cases. See more detailed information on the individual cases and their success factors, as well on the criteria applied and a summary of main conclusions here: www.mitigationpartnership.net/gpa

What National Governments Can Do to Accelerate Subnational Action on Climate

Huge opportunities exist to mitigate climate change at the city and subnational level but a range of barriers prevent these opportunities from being fully realised. To address these barriers and fully unlock the opportunities requires acknowledgement of the distinct dynamics which operate at national and subnational levels, and how the interactions between them can help or hinder mitigation action. Rather than simply implementing stand-alone local actions or down-scaling national strategies, a range of effective solutions now exist to accelerate mitigation via integrated national and subnational action. For more information on the LEDS Global Partnership Working Group on Subnational Integration of LEDS, visit: http://ledsgp.org/planning/NationalSubnationalLEDS

Development and Mitigation (DevMit) Ideas Kit

The DevMit Ideas Kit provides an [interactive] entry point into the wealth of ideas and information that emerged from the DevMit Forum. These are clustered into four themes, each with sub-themes. The ideas captured in the text of the electronic version of this Kit are hyperlinked to papers, presentations, blogs and videos on the DevMit website where they were originally discussed, enabling the reader to explore a specific concept further. In addition, stand-alone hyperlinks to individual Forum outputs associated more broadly with a particular theme appear throughout the Kit. Download the brief at http://www.mapsprogramme.org/wp-content/uploads/DevMit_ProvocateurBriefing_140317.pdf Further information on the Forum and its other outputs can be found online at http://devmitforum.ercresources.org.za

State of the World 2014: Governing for Sustainability

This year’s State of the World report is “a clear-eyed yet ultimately optimistic assessment of citizens’ ability to govern for sustainability. By highlighting both obstacles and opportunities, State of the World 2014 shows how to effect change within and beyond the halls of government. This volume will be especially useful for policymakers, environmental nonprofits, students of environmental studies, sustainability, or economics—and citizens looking to jumpstart significant change around the world.” Source: http://www.worldwatch.org/bookstore/publication/state-world-2014-governing-sustainability

Working Paper: REDD+, Low Emissions Rural Development (LED-R) & NAMAs in UNFCCC

For REDD+ to be successful and part of a coordinated global response to climate change, it must address the drivers of deforestation and degradation and therefore must be addressed in the context of rural development. On the ground, REDD+ must function within complex local contexts juggling rural development needs; livelihoods; services; agricultural practices; local cultural and political circumstances; commodity markets and trade. A new model for Low Emissions Rural Development (LED-R) at regional/jurisdictional scales aims to address these complex problems in a way that achieve or maintain climate stability (both at global and local levels), to increase the capacity of local actors and institutions to adapt to climate change, to increase the sustainability of and ensure equitable access to natural resources, while simultaneously increasing agricultural (and other economic) productivity, job creation and incomes. In the context of the UNFCCC, and irrespective of the evolving ADP negotiations, Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) could play an important role in supporting REDD+ and LED-R. This brief working paper highlights some aspects of an emerging LED-R model and the potential for REDD+, LED-R and NAMAs to work in concert.

BRT Workshop Agenda

Quantifying the Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits from Bus Rapid Transit Systems

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Update on BRT Initiatives in Malaysia

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Peer to peer exchange Capacities for transport planning

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts of Bus Rapid Transit Systems

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Cost Benefit Analysis

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Landuse/Economic impacts of BRT

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Measurement and Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation from Transport

Transport Emissions Evaluation Models for Projects (TEEMP) BRT Module

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 24th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Health Impact Assessment in Transport Planning

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 25th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Road Safety and Bus Rapid Transit

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 25th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Technical Consideration for Implementation of BRT

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 25th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Select Lesson Learned in Planning and Implenting BRT Systems

The Urban Co-benefits approach: Methods and tools

This presentation is given at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 25th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Branding, marketing and Communications: Case of ibus Indore BRT

TEEMP BRT Model

This TEEMP BRT Model is pressented at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 25th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

TEEMP BRT Model:Evaluating Emission impacts

This TEEMP BRT Model is pressented at the Bus Rapid Transit Workshop, a regional workshop, organized by the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission’s SPAD Academy and the Asia LEDS Partnership on 25th June, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

BNEF 2030 Market Outlook Report

Read more: http://bnef.folioshack.com/document/v71ve0nkrs8e0

Myanmar Country Profile: Focus on Cities

Clean Air for Smaller Cities in the ASEAN Region’ funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in cooperation with the ASEAN Secretariat published Myanmar country profile. A ‘Country Profile’ has been published with a focus on air quality management in Yangon. The profile provides background information on Myanmar’s state of the air, legal framework for air quality management, and stakeholder participation in air quality management as well as some first recommendations on how to further improve air quality management.

World Bioenergy Association Global Bioenergy Statistics report 2014

World Bioenergy Association (WBA) has released the first global bioenergy statistics report titled ‘WBA Global Bioenergy Statistics 2014’ in June. The research shows that basic statistics on bioenergy are incomplete, inaccurate or just rough estimations. This publication is the first report in a series of annual bioenergy statistical reports to be published by WBA and we would appreciate any feedback. Bioenergy is the biggest contributor among renewable energy technologies. Organizations like IPCC and UN have predicted its effective role in climate change mitigation. Biomass used sustainably is carbon neutral which has the potential to replace carbon dioxide releasing fossil fuels. Report is available to download here : http://worldbioenergy.org/content/wba-gbs-2014

The Subnational Integration of the Viet Nam Green Growth Strategy: LEDS GP Case Study

Viet Nam’s National Green Growth Action Plan 2014-2020 was approved in March 2014. To achieve the ambitious 2020 national targets, all 63 provinces are mandated to formulate their own respective Provincial Green Growth Action Plan and integrate them into their local 5 year and annual Socio-Economic Development Plans. Presently, 10 of the 63 provinces in Vietnam are actively pursuing the definition of their Provincial Green Growth Action Plans (PGGAPs). These “early movers” are pioneering approaches and the lessons learned will help national authorities refine guidance, and future investments in the green growth process. The report is available on the LEDS Global Partnership website at: http://en.openei.org/w/index.php?title=File:LEDSGP_SNI_CaseStudy.pdf&page=1

AFOLU Working Group 2nd Meeting Summary Report

On 7 May 2014, the Agriculture Forestry and other Land Use (AFOLU) Working Group (WG) of the Low-emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership (GP) held its second meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, one day after the close of the Forests Asia Summit convened by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Forty-five people, including representatives from government, the donor community, academia, the private sector, NGOs, and global research organizations, attended the meeting. The meeting consisted of two parts (see agenda in Annex 1 of the attached report). In the morning session, participants reviewed and offered inputs on the WG’s purpose, strategy, and activity plan. They also suggested institutions and individuals who should be engaged to participate in the WG. The afternoon session was dedicated to thematic presentations and discussion on forest monitoring, low-emission land use planning, and capacity building for climate smart agroforestry. Discussions and recommendations from each session are elaborated in the report.

Infrastructure and operational design

Overview of BRT Planning Process: Application in Asian Cities

Preliminary BRT Impact Analysis: Guangzhou BRT

Improving grassroots equity in the forests and climate change context

The USAID-funded Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in the Mekong (GREEN Mekong) program recently published a manual training entitled “Improving grassroots equity in the forests and climate change context”. The manual aims to develop the knowledge and capacities of grassroots facilitators to conduct meaningful participatory processes that can improve social equity and inclusion in forest-based climate change mitigation policy frameworks, mechanisms and projects. Using innovative training approaches and methodologies grounded on experiential learning principles, this manual differs from typical REDD+ materials as it focuses on the how rather than the what of equity. It will help grassroots stakeholders to generate valuable opinions and positions about forests and climate change related developments. This manual will be translated into all Mekong region languages for wider use by grassroots actors.

Asia LEDS Partnership E-Newsletter - August 2014

Asia LEDS Partnership E-Newsletter, Issue 6 - August 2014 Highlights include: Quantifying Benefits of Bus Rapid Transit Systems in Asia, Steering Committee Elections, Asia LEDS Forum 2014 Update, AFOLU Working Group Update.

The Future of NAMAs

"The Future if NAMAs" is a 5-page briefing paper that captures the discussions at parallel side-event, UNFCCC subsidiary body meetings on June 11, 2014 in Bonn. The briefing summarizes the expert discussion on the role of NAMAs in a future, post2020 climate change regime and how it can be ensured that NAMAs fulfil their promise as a way to enable much needed mitigation action at scale. It starts with a short summary of the three presentations, followed by statements and viewpoints of the panelists during the subsequent discussion. The concept of "Nationally appropriate Mitigation Actions" (NAMAs), has been promising in mobilizing mitigation actions and initiatives in many developing countries around the world. Particularly as a mechanism for delivery of mitigation support and a platform for trust building, NAMAs seem to have a logical role in a future international climate architecture. Much of the enthusiasm for NAMAs has come from the fact that they are a voluntary bottom-up instrument with a focus on national development. At the same time the negotiations are entering a phase of politically sensitive discussions on Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). A number of climate policy analysts raise their concern that if NAMAs were too closely connected to commitments under the UNFCCC, host countries' enthusiasm and momentum for their continued development and implementation may fade.

India's Perform-Achieve-Trade (PAT) Energy Efficiency Policy Working Well

In this article, published in India's Cement in Sustainability Next Magazine July edition, Dr. S. S. Krishan of the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) reviews the PAT mechanism and the cement industry. Approximately 85 plants have participated in the PAT mechanism in the first cycle, which is due for assessment in 2014-15. The annual energy savings is estimated at about 0.8 Mtoe (Million tonnes of oil equivalent) and represents a 4.793% improvement in energy efficiency of the participating units.

Measuring China’s Environmental Industry

This report examines the feasibility of China adopting new global standards for tracking the latest data and trends in its Environmental Goods and Services Sector (EGSS), as a means to inform its green development strategy and identify potential new green growth opportunities. This is the first study to explore how EGSS framework could be adopted by a country with an emerging economy. Under EGSS, the environmental industry includes all areas related to environmental protection and resource efficiency – from the manufacturing of air filters and waste management to renewable energy technologies and recycling. Conducted in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, which is part of the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection, the report compares the internationally-adopted EGSS statistical framework with China’s current data systems, and assesses their linkages and gaps in relation to its environmental industry. It specifically examines China’s Environmental Industry Survey, which provides the most comprehensive measure of the country’s environmental industry to date, and explores how it could be used as a starting point for adopting an EGSS framework. In addition, the report includes findings from a pilot study in Wuhan city, as well as input from Hubei Academy of Environmental Sciences, and local environmental industrial associations and companies.

Pathways to Deep Decarbonization

This interim 2014 report by the Deep Decarbonization Pathway Project (DDPP) summarizes preliminary findings of the pathways developed by the DDPP Country Research Teams with the objective of achieving emission reductions consistent with limiting global warming to less than 2°C. The DDPP is a knowledge network comprising 15 Country Research Teams and several Partner Organizations who develop and share methods, assumptions, and findings related to deep decarbonization. Each DDPP Country Research Team develops illustrative pathway analysis for the transition to a low-carbon economy, with the intent of taking into account national socio-economic conditions, development aspirations, infrastructure stocks, resource endowments, and other relevant factors. The interim 2014 report focuses on technically feasible pathways to deep decarbonization.

List of participants

Advancing Green Growth in the Tourism Sector: The Case of Hue Vietnam

This brief from CDKN - Advancing Green Rrowth in the Tourism Sector: The Case of Hue, Vietnam - explores the opportunities and trade-offs encountered by government agencies, residents and tourism-related businesses in the City of Hue as they navigated the choices available. It captures lessons learned from the project for the benefit of other cities facing similar options. Key messages of the report: Sustainable tourism development in the city of Hue, Vietnam is heavily influenced by the national government framework. This higher-level policy guidance was adapted to suit the city’s local conditions. A participatory local process resulted in the idea of promoting ‘garden houses’ as a viable climate mitigation option, which would also enhance tourism. This has yielded a number of environmental, economic and cultural benefits for Hue. Apart from the environmental benefits provided by garden houses, their promotion paved the way for leveraging other low carbon development initiatives such as the use of non-motorised transport. The direction of Hue’s development highlights the importance of a vision for sustainable growth and more importantly, of a champion who will guide the city toward its vision. This very positive local story nonetheless highlights some of the tensions and trade-offs around green tourism: namely, that local initiatives may address emissions in situ, but not the emissions produced by tourists as they travel to the locality. Souce: http://cdkn.org/2014/05/report-advancing-green-growth-in-the-tourism-sector%E2%80%A8-the-case-of-hue-vietnam/?loclang=en_gb

Catalysing sustainable tourism: The case of Chiang Mai, Thailand

This CDKN case study - Catalysing sustainable tourism: The case of Chiang Mai, Thailand - looks at how the non-motorised transport (NMT) plan was developed, what characteristics of the planning process influenced its outcome, and what lessons the City of Chiang Mai has learned about climate compatible development planning as a result. Key messages: Increasing greenhouse gas emissions from transport threaten the growing tourism industry in Chiang Mai. To address both climate and development concerns, the city government has advocated the use of non-motorised transport (NMT). Climate mitigation comes with co-benefits for local development. In addition to its potential to reduce greenhouse emissions, the NMT initiative addresses other issues such as traffic congestion, air quality, income generation for the poor and the long-term viability of the tourism industry. Small but concrete steps toward climate mitigation can create?good examples. The project on sustainable urban tourism catalysed planning for a more ambitious expansion of NMT in the city, as well as the adoption of more sustainable land-use practices and low-carbon action in other sectors. This very positive local story nonetheless highlights some of?the tensions and trade-offs around green tourism: namely, that local initiatives may address emissions in situ, but not the emissions produced by tourists as they travel to the locality. Source: http://cdkn.org/resource/sustainable-tourism-thailand/?loclang=en_gb)

Assessing the Costs of Climate Change and Adaptation in South Asia

This report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) synthesizes the results of country and sector studies on the economic costs and benefits of unilateral and regional actions on climate change in ADB’s six South Asia developing members, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The study takes into account the different scenarios and impacts projected across vulnerable sectors and estimates the total economic loss throughout the 21st century and amount of funding required for adaptation measures to avert such potential losses. It is envisioned to strengthen decision-making capacities and improve understanding of the economics of climate change for the countries in South Asia. For more information and the findings, and to download the report, visit the ADB website here.

Asian Greenhouse Gas Management Center Flyer

The Asian Greenhouse Gas Management Center (AGMC) is a new regional facility that serves as an “open platform” for coordinating and delivering state-of-the-art training, needs assessments, and innovative solutions for improved greenhouse gas management across Asia. More information about AGMC, please visit www.agmc.ait.ac.th

Barriers to Developing National Mitigation Strategies and Actions in Developing Countries

The study identifies barriers to the design and implementation of low emission development strategies (LEDS) and nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) encountered in developing countries, based on the experience of LECB Programme countries. The main barriers that must be targeted are those of raising technical skill and human capacities in key areas such as baseline development, strengthening political commitment and coordination among key ministries, engaging stakeholders, and securing financing for the development and implementation of LEDS and NAMAs. This study shows that, while all participating countries face significant barriers on their journey to low-emission development, a number of practical solutions have been adopted to overcome them that can be applied in other developing countries. The study will be of interest to climate-change mitigation practitioners, financing organizations and international institutions working on capacity building and the design and implementation of mitigation actions in developing countries.

Mobilising Private-Sector Engagement in LEDS and NAMAs

The study analyses the experiences that the 25 developing countries participating in the LECB Programme have had in engaging the private sector in climate change mitigation activities. The report draws upon existing analysis on important factors for mobilising private-sector financing, as well as data based on twenty semi-structured interviews with national experts from Chile, Vietnam, Mexico, Lebanon and Ghana, LECB staff, representatives from the private sector, several international NAMA practitioners, and on an on-line survey covering all countries in the LECB Programme. The study shows that there is great interest in engaging the private sector in the development and implementation of mitigation strategies and programmes (LEDS and NAMAs). However, there has been little concrete experience of this nature to date. The study presents the challenges, success stories and lessons learnt based on the current experience. It provides practical recommendations on engaging the private sector, which would be of interest to climate-change mitigation practitioners, financing organizations, and international institutions involved in capacity building or in the design and implementation of mitigation actions in developing countries. Lessons learned here may also be of interest to climate change negotiators.

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's Climate Science briefings

This series of briefings on the climate science for business includes innovative and easily understandable infographics and key facts, and summarises the likely impacts of climate change on agriculture, buildings, cities, defence, employment, energy, investment, fisheries, primary industries, tourism, and transport. It also looks at the capacity for these sectors to adapt to climate change and to contribute to emissions reductions. Download the 13 briefings and read more at: http://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/ipcc Produced by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Cambridge Judge Business School and the European Climate Foundation, the briefings are based on the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and include sector-specific briefings on Agriculture, Buildings, Cities, Employment, Energy, Extractive and Primary Industries, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Investors and Finance, Military, Tourism and Transport. All documents have a Creative Commons License and are free to use.

REthinking Energy: Towards a New Power System

REthinking Energy: Towards a New Power System, is the first edition of a new series of reports published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report examines the transformation underway in the global energy system and highlights new approaches are needed to decarbonise the global economy, as the electricity sector produce more than 40 percent of man-made (combustion related) CO2 emissions today. The report suggests new approaches to take the energy transformation to the next level as below: electricity-systems planning and market design; policy frameworks and funding; training and education in the fast-growing sector. Source: http://irena.org/rethinking/

Economy Wide Model for Low Carbon Strategy (India)

This study, by the organization Integrated Research & Action for Development (IRADe) under the India Planning Commission’s Scheme of Supporting Socio Economic Research (SER), intends to find out what would be the consequence for growth and poverty in India of a carbon emission reduction strategy that is consistent with inclusive growth. Section 1 examines the likely loss in growth of national income and increase in the incidence of poverty due to various policies to reduce CO2 emissions in future. We also attempt to estimate the incremental costs of abating CO2 emissions and quantify the additional inflows of foreign finances, which will compensate the welfare losses incurred for abatement. Section 2 presents results of analysis of policies to pursue low carbon strategy for inclusive growth.

Defining a new Economic Paradigm: The Report of the High-Level Meeting on Wellbeing and Happiness (Bhutan)

On 2nd april, 2012, the Royal Government of Bhutan convened the High-level Meeting on Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm. More than 800 participants including political and government leaders, representatives of governments, international organizations, civil society organizations, media, and business, as well as leading economists, scholars, academics, and spiritual leaders from the world’s major faiths participated in the proceedings. Source: http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/617BhutanReport_WEB_F.pdf

Time to Act: To reduce short-lived climate pollutants

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) has released a report, titled ‘Time to Act – To reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). The report details the causes and sources of SLCPs, and outlines the potential benefits of control measures.The report underscores the need for fast and immediate action on SLCPs, stating that delayed implementation of control measures would be detrimental to human well-being, and contribute to cumulative sea-level rise. CCAC, hosted by UNEP, is a voluntary international coalition of partners focusing on addressing SLCPs in order to protect the environment and public health, promote food and energy security, and address near-term climate change. CCAC partners include governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Source: http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/ccac-report-urges-immediate-action-on-short-lived-climate-pollutants/259551/

Joint MDB Report on Climate Finance - 3rd edition

This is the third edition of the joint MDB Report on Climate Finance, and the information provided has been expanded to include a better sectoral breakdown, and split by public and private operations. This report covers finance for mitigation, adaptation and projects with dual adaptation and mitigation benefits. As in previous years, the calculation of mitigation finance is based on a common list of activities at the intersection of what all MDBs consider mitigation. Adaptation finance is calculated using the joint MDB methodology based on a context- and location-specific approach. Data reported in both cases corresponds to the financing of those components and/or sub-components or elements/proportions of projects that provide mitigation and/or adaptation benefits (rather than the entire project cost). Source: http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/mdbs-report-on-climate-finance-provided-in-2013/259618/

Asia LEDS Insights: Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund to address mitigation and adaptation projects

An Asia LEDS Insights: Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund pools domestic and international resources to address mitigation and adaptation projects briefed from Ms. Syamsidar Thamrin, head of ICCTF Secretariat and Deputy Director for Weather and Climate, Indonesia National Development Planning Ministry (BAPPENAS), at the Asia LEDS Partnership "Workshop on Accessing Finance for LEDS and Green Growth" at Hanoi, Vietnam in March 2014.

Asia LEDS Insights: Malaysia's Green Technology Financing Scheme

An Asia LEDS Insight: Malaysia's Green Technology Financing Scheme promotes green investment by providing easier access to financing, at lower cost briefed by Mr. Syed Ahmad Syed Mustafa, Vice President of malaysian Green Technology Corporation at the Asia LEDS Partnership workshop on Accessing Finance for LEDS and Green Growth at Vietnam in March 2014.

Introduction to Low Emission Development Strategies for Policymakers in the Asia Region

Countries around the world are increasingly seeking to adopt green growth strategies that help accelerate a country’s economic development while maximizing environmental and social benefits. LEDS are country-led, country-specific national strategic analysis and planning processes covering all economic sectors—based on sound analytical foundations—that articulate concrete actions, policies, programs, and implementation plans to achieve the country’s national development objectives while reducing long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission trajectories. This presentation is part of a course sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented jointly by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the USAID Low Emissions Asian Development (LEAD) program, and the Asian Greenhouse Gas Management Center (AGMC), based at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. The objective of the course is to build capacity among a group of champions in the Asia region to engage national and subnational policymakers through capacity building and trainings on low emission development strategies (LEDS), with the goal of disseminating knowledge on the LEDS process, terminology, and benefits.

Energy Low Emission Development Strategies in Asia: A Regional Overview and Experiences from Thailand

The Asia LEDS Partnership and the Energy Working Group (EWG) of the LEDS Global Partnership co-hosted a webinar on sustainable energy leadership in Asia on October 29, 2014. The webinar offered an overview of recent developments in clean energy policies, programs, and targets across Asia and an in-depth case study on Thailand’s experience in creating an innovative, climate-compatible energy development approach. The presentation details the mechanisms that Thailand has employed to expand sustainable energy solutions, providing lessons from a regional leader in clean energy. The presentations are also available on the LEDS Global Partership website here: http://en.openei.org/w/index.php?title=File:Key_Energy_Developments_in_Asia_Final_Presentation.pdf Watch a recording of the webinar here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/278427838

Turn Down the Heat : Confronting the New Climate Normal

This report focuses on the risks of climate change to development in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and parts of Europe and Central Asia. This report builds on the 2012 report, titled ‘Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C World Must be Avoided, which concluded that, if action were not taken immediately, the world would warm by 4°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. The 2014 report explains record-breaking temperatures and heat extremes are occurring more frequently, rainfall has increased in intensity and drought-prone regions are becoming drier across the three regions. It concludes that these events may now be unavoidable, and that if warming reaches 4°C, heat and other weather extremes considered ‘highly unusual or unprecedented today will become the ‘new climate normal tomorrow. Read more: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/20595

Information relevant to emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have submitted reports to the UNFCCC Secretariat that contain information on emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. The ICAO report highlights recent ICAO developments, including: support to member states action plans on aviation carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction activities; technical work on the future use of alternative jet fuels and the associated range of potential emissions reduction; and a September 2014 seminar on ‘Fueling Aviation with Green Technology. ICAO also highlights the establishment of the Environment Advisory Group (EAG) and the group's work on a global market-based measure (MBM) scheme for international aviation

Asia LEDS Partnership E-Newsletter - December 2014

Asia LEDS Partnership E-Newsletter, Issue 7 - December 2014 Highlights include: Asia LEDS Forum 2014 Recap, feature on Innovative LEDS and Green Growth Initiatives in Asia, Asia LEDS Partnership Green Growth video.

Integrating national and sub-national climate action

This guide is a working draft developed by the Sub-National Integration Working Group of the Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership. As new tools and resources are identified they will be added in subsequent versions. The paper introduces the importance of effective integration between national and sub-national government when designing and implementing climate resilient, low emissions development strategies. Based on the latest practitioner and research insights, it is illustrated with case examples from around the world and outlines the key opportunities, barriers and solutions for improving integrated climate action. An initial list of useful resources is also included for the reader to explore further. Read more about the Sub-National Integration Working Group of the LEDS GP at: http://ledsgp.org/planning/NationalSubnationalLEDS

What National Governments can do to Accelerate Subnational Action on Climate

This paper encourages national governments to consider what they can do to support their sub-national governments. It highlights some of the key opportunities, barriers, and solutions, and encourages national governments to consider how, through implementing more integrated approaches, they could better engage and support their cities and subnational government counterparts to unlock and accelerate mitigation actions, and strengthen both national and international commitments. Although this paper is focusing on mitigation action, many of these opportunities, barriers and solutions are common for both climate change resilience and mitigation. Read more about the LEDS Global Partnership at: http://ledsgp.org

Presentations from Webinar on Leveraging the Capital Market for Climate Change: Exploring the Opportunity of Green Bonds in Asia

These are the presentations presented by speakers from the Webinar on Leveraging the Capital Market for Climate Change: Exploring the Opportunity of Green Bonds in Asia organized by The World Bank Treasury and the World Bank Climate Change Group on December 16, 2014. There are 3 presentations which are Green Bonds by Heike Reichelt, Head of Ivestor Relations and New Products of World Bank Treasury Responsible Investment at Unisuper by Talieh Williams, Manager of Governance and Sustainable investment at UniSuper Korea's Official Export Credit Agency:In pursuit of Green Growth by Korea Eximbank

Asia LEDS Forum 2014 Meeting Report

This report provides a summary of the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Forum 2014, themed "Development through LEDS and Green Growth", that took place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia during November 11-13, 2014. The event convened policymakers, practitioners, and experts from 19 Asian and Pacific countries and peers from Australia, Europe, and North America, to discuss the latest low-carbon, green growth policies and actions that contribute to economic growth, job creation, and other national development goals. For more details and materals from the Asia LEDS Forum 2014, please visit: http://forum2014.asialeds.org/

Working paper: Thoughts on the choice of form of an INDC

The MAPS team published their latest publication: Thoughts on the choice of form of an INDC. This working paper builds on work initiated under the MAPS Programme in the INDC Lab in Lima, July 2014, together with the experiences of countries involved in MAPS. The aim of the paper is to support country teams involved in building their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions. It looks at the various forms these contributions could take and the considerations that should be involved in choosing a particular form. The MAPS COP20 side event, Innovation in the development of INDCs. The MAPS experience video can be viewed here Source: http://www.mapsprogramme.org/

Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture: A Manual to Address Data Requirements for Developing Countries

This manual, developed by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, provides a tool and methodology to help identify, build and access the minimum set of activity data needed for GHG estimation. Required data is largely drawn from country’s official national agricultural and forestry statistics, and integrated by geo-spatial data obtained from recognized international sources. The manual provides step-by-step guidance on how to use this minimum set to build a default, and complete national GHG emission dataset for agriculture and land use, which follows the default, Tier 1 approach of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines on National GHG Inventories. This Manual can be used as a guide by staff of national statistical offices, environmental ministries and other relevant national agencies, to understand the international context of international climate policy and international guidelines, identify needs for improved agricultural and rural data as well as emission estimates towards improving GHG Inventories, while supplying practical information and examples based on accessing and using the FAOSTAT Emissions database for agriculture and land use. Source: http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/1a92660d-5e84-4686-86ad-f338fa9e58aa/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=faoknowledge

Quantifying the Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits from Bus Rapid Transit Systems

The Asia LEDS Partnership and the Malaysia Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), through its SPAD Academy, hosted the Workshop on Quantifying Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems during June 24-25, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to improve knowledge and capacity on quantifying benefits from BRT systems. The workshop report includes summaries of the workshop sessions and presentations, with links to specific resources. Seventy participants from China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam shared experiences on planning and operating BRT systems, and gained practical skills on estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction potential and other social and economic benefits of planned or current BRT projects to inform decision making. Additional details about the BRT workshop are available at: http://asialeds.org/events/alp-brt-workshop-malaysia-2014 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems serve more than 150 cities globally and have helped transform mobility. BRT systems can yield benefits including increased access to transportation services, reduced emissions through fuel savings, and improved liveability of cities. However, many benefits are often not quantified due to barriers such as lack of appropriate methodologies, inhibiting stakeholder understanding of the full impacts.

IPCC Fifth Assessment Report Synthesis Report

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during session "What does the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment report tell us about action the work must take?" by Dr. Fredolin Tangang, IPCC Vice-Chair, Working Group I (Universitas Kebangsaan Malaysia) on November 10, 2014.

How is Asia's climate changing

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during session "How is Asia's climate changing?" by Prof. Dr. Edvin Aldrian, Director of Center for Research and Development BMKG Indonesia, on November 10, 2014.

Climate Compatible Development

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during session Hard Talk: What do the IPCC’s findings mean for Asia's prospects for climate compatible development? by Dr. Joyashree Roy, IPCC Working Group III Author (Jadavpur University, India), on November 10, 2014.

Comments ro 5th IPCC AR

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia in response to The Fifth Assessment Report from government and academia by Rizaldi Boer, Bogor Agriculture University, on November 10, 2014.

Welcoming Remarks:Asia LEDS Forum 2014

Welcoming Remarks given by Ir. Rachmat Witoelar, Executive Chairman, National Council on Climate Change, Indonesia at Asia LEDS Forum 2014 on November 11, 2014

Welcome Remarks: Redefining Development

Welcome Remarks: Redefining Development given by Mr. Orestes Anastasia, Co-Chair of the Asia LEDS Partnership, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia, during session Opening and Welcome Remarks at Asia LEDS Forum 2014 on November 11, 2014

Development Through LEDS and Green Growth

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during session Keynote Address: Achieving Sustainable Development through LEDS and Green Growth by Dr. Endah Murniningtyas, Deputy Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Ministry of National Development Planning / National Development Planning Agency, Indonesia on November 11, 2014.

Towards Green Growth in Southeast Asia

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Plenary Panel 1: Perspectives from Asia on Low-Carbon Green Growth as a Foundation for Sustainable Development by Mr. Rintaro Tamaki, Deputy Secretary-General, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development on November 11, 2014.

Energy Plus Approach: Creating Rural Income Generation through Application of Micro-hydro and Bio-based Renewable Energy

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session A: Income Generation and Job Creation on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Ms. Verania Andria, United Nations Development Programme (Indonesia).

Waste Management towards Green Growth in SL Corp

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session A: Income Generation and Job Creation on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Ms. Youjung Kim, SUDOKWON Landfill Site Management Corp. (Republic of Korea).

Sustainable Energy Development Strategy for Bangladesh: Going towards Green

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session B: Improved Energy Access and Energy Security on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Shah Zulfiqar Haider, Sustainable & Renewable Energy Development Authority, Power Division, Ministry of Power Energy & Mineral Resources, Bangladesh.

Energy Innovations: A Focus on Clean Technologies for Livelihood Generation in India

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session B: Improved Energy Access and Energy Security on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Manish Anand, The Energy and Resources Institute.

Improving Access and Affordability of Urban Bus Services: Case Study of Bangalore

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session C: Improved Social Inclusion on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Ashwin Prabhu, EMBARQ India.

Measuring Benefits to Women by Applying the W+ Standard in the Biogas Program in Nepal

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session "C: Improved Social Inclusion" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Nisha Onta, Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management.

Bottom-up LEDS: Scenario Analysis and Provincial REDD+ Action Plan Development Process in Lam Dong, Vietnam

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session "D: Ensuring Environmental Sustainability" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Pham Thanh Nam, UN-REDD Viet Nam Programme / USAID LEAF Program.

Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS) in strengthening capacity for Vietnam's extension system: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session "D: Ensuring Environmental Sustainability" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Ha Thuy Hanh, National Agriculture Extension Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam.

Land Use Planning for Low Emission Development at Local Level: Lessons Learnt from Indonesia

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 1: Bottom-up Innovation: Case Studies on How LEDS and Green Growth Actions Can Advance Development Goals session "D: Ensuring Environmental Sustainability" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Sonya Dewi, World Agroforestry Centre.

Green Growth in Practice: Lessons from Country Experiences

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Plenary Panel 2: Breaking through Barriers: Thinking Comprehensively Across Sectors and Organizational Boundaries session by Mr. Ron Benioff, Director, Green Growth Best Practices and LEDS Global Partnership on November 11, 2014.

Why coordination matters for green growth/ LEDS

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "E: Coordinating Planning and Action for LEDS and Green Growth Across Institutions" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Xiaochen Zhang, World Bank

The National Strategy for Green Growth in Korea

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "E: Coordinating Planning and Action for LEDS and Green Growth Across Institutions" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Hyo-sun Kim, Center for Gas Economics and Management, Korea Gas Corporation.

Low Carbon Pathway for India and its Inter Sectoral Implications

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "E: Coordinating Planning and Action for LEDS and Green Growth Across Institutions" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Probal Pratap Ghosh, Integrated Research for Action and Development (India).

Addressing Vulnerability Concerns in LEDS Planning and Implementation

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "F: Addressing Vulnerability Concerns in LEDS Planning and Implementation" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Ms. Marian Van Pelt, USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

LEDS in Indonesia: Addressing Vulnerability Needs

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "F: Addressing Vulnerability Concerns in LEDS Planning and Implementation" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Asclepias Rachmi Soerjono, USAID Indonesia Clean Energy Development Project

Indonesian Green Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "G: Increasing Finance Availability through Private Sector Action in LEDS" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Harris Wahyu, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Development Project.

Constraints for IPPs in developing Mini Hydro Power projects in Indonesia

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "G: Increasing Finance Availability through Private Sector Action in LEDS" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Mark Hayton, PT. Entec Indonesia, and Renewable Energy IPP Status and Barriers in Sumatera Utara, by Mr. Himsar Ambarita, Sumatera Utara University

Perspectives on Climate Finance from a Financial Institution

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "G: Increasing Finance Availability through Private Sector Action in LEDS" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Mr. Erwanza Nirwan. PT Bank Mandiri (Persero).

Present conditions of Small Scale Renewable Energy IPP in Sumatera Utara province

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "G: Increasing Finance Availability through Private Sector Action in LEDS" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Eng Himsar Ambarita, University of Sumatera Utara.

Integrating National and Subnational Planning and Action

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "H: Integrating Planning and Action at the National and Sub-national Levels" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Ms. Alexis Robert, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

Green City Action Plan, Smart Grid City, Green Special Economic Zone in Melaka, Malaysia

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "H: Integrating Planning and Action at the National and Sub-national Levels" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Datuk Hj Kamarudin Bin Md Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Melaka Green Technology Corporation (Malaysia)

Green Growth Strategy towards “Kalimantan Timur Maju 2018”: An Economy Transformation Policy Based on Renewable Resources

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "H: Integrating Planning and Action at the National and Sub-national Levels" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Rusmadi, Head of Regional Development Planning and Acting Regional Secretary of East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.

Accelerating Development through LEDS: National and Sub National Approaches

This presentation was given at Keynote Adress session on November 12, 2014 by Dr. S.S. Krishnan, Principal Research Scientist and Head, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Policy Program, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (India).

Introduction to a Green Economy

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Parallel Sessions 2: Integrated Actions: Case Studies on Addressing LEDS, Green Growth, and Development Challenges "H: Integrating Planning and Action at the National and Sub-national Levels" on November 11, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Medrilzam, Deputy Director for Forest Economy and Management Directorate for Forestry and Water Conservation National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS).

System Dynamics Methodology for Policy Modeling: An Introduction

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session J: Training on Green Economy Model: Measuring Impacts of Green Economy by System Dynamic Modeling on November 12, 2014. The presentation was presented by Muhammad Tasrif, Graduate Program in Development Studies, School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia.

Effective Identification and Engagement of Stakeholders for Subnational LEDS Success

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session K: Effective Identification and Engagement of Stakeholders for Subnational LEDS Success on November 12, 2014. The presentation was presented by Elaine Wang, USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

Making Better Decisions: Multi-Criteria Analysis to Improve Decision Making and Increase Transparency

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session L: Making Better Decisions: Multi-criteria Analysis to Improve Management and Increase Transparency on November 12, 2014. The presentation was presented by USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

Application of MCA Methods: A seven step process

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session L: Making Better Decisions: Multi-criteria Analysis to Improve Management and Increase Transparency on November 12, 2014. The presentation was presented by USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

Exercise: Using MCA and Analyzing Results

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session L: Making Better Decisions: Multi-criteria Analysis to Improve Management and Increase Transparency on November 12, 2014. The presentation was presented by USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

Example: MCA Fieldwork and Analysis

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session L: Making Better Decisions: Multi-criteria Analysis to Improve Management and Increase Transparency on November 12, 2014. The presentation was presented by USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

Concluding Remarks | Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Deep Dive Training session "Making Better Decisions: Multi-criteria Analysis to Improve Management and Increase Transparency"

This Concluding Remarks was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session L: Making Better Decisions: Multi-criteria Analysis to Improve Management and Increase Transparency on November 12, 2014 by USAID Low Emissions Asian Development Program.

Integrating Climate Resilience in LEDS Planning and Implementation-Tools and Practical Applications

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session M: Integrating Climate Resilience in LEDS Planning and Implementation: Tools and Practical Applications on November 12, 2014. The presentation was given by Mr. Pablo Benitez and Mr. Xiaochen Zhang from World Bank Group and Ms. Marian Van Pelt from ICF International.

Linking LEDS to Climate-Resilient Development: The Nexus of Adaptation and Mitigation

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session M: Integrating Climate Resilience in LEDS Planning and Implementation: Tools and Practical Applications on November 12, 2014. The presentation was given by Ms. Marian Van Pelt, USAID Low Emissions Asian Development (LEAD) Program, ICF International.

Tools for Climate and Disaster Risk Screening: Overview and Application for Low Emissions, Climate Resilient Development Planning

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session M: Integrating Climate Resilience in LEDS Planning and Implementation: Tools and Practical Applications on November 12, 2014. The presentation was given by Pablo Benitez, Ana Bucher and Alexandra Stefanescu from Climate Group, World Bank.

Screening Climate and Disaster Risk for Energy Projects

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session M: Integrating Climate Resilience in LEDS Planning and Implementation: Tools and Practical Applications on November 12, 2014 by World Bank Group.

Planning Integrated Public Transport Systems

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session M: Integrating Climate Resilience in LEDS Planning and Implementation: Tools and Practical Applications on November 12, 2014. The resentation was given by Prashanth Bachu, Project Manager (Urban Transport) – EMBARQ India.

Assessing Transport Investment Options: Incorporating Health, Safety & Environmental Elements in Comprehensive Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session N: Assessing Transport Investment Options and Planning Integrated Public Transport Systems on November 12, 2014. The presentaion was given by Ashwin Prabhu, Manager – Urban Transport, EMBARQ India.

Low Emission Land Use Planning: Negotiation and Prioritization

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session P: Low Emission Land Use Planning: What is Your Role? on November 12, 2014 by LEDS Global Partnership AFOLU Working Group.

Session Overview | Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International Support

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International Support on November 12, 2014 by Xander van Tilburg, Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN).

Summary of NAMAs and current State of Play

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International Support on November 12, 2014 by Xander van Tilburg, Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN).

Identifying and framing NAMAs

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International Support on November 12, 2014 by Xander van Tilburg, Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN).

Developing a NAMA proposal for international support

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International Support on November 12, 2014 by Xander van Tilburg, Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN).

Efficient and Effective NAMAs

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International Support on November 12, 2014 by Lachlan Cameron, Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN).

Overview of Policy Instruments for Green Industrial Innovation

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session R: Green Industrial Innovation: From Concept to Implementation on November 12, 2014 by Lachlan Cameron, Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN).

Alternative Finance for Clean Technology

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session R: Green Industrial Innovation: From Concept to Implementation on November 12, 2014 by Xiaochen Zhang, World Bank Group

Greening Industrial Complex - Experience of Korea

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session R: Green Industrial Innovation: From Concept to Implementation on November 12, 2014 by Mihoon Jeong, Korea Industrial Complex Corp.

Korea Eco-Industrial Park Project - Focus on the Gyeonggi Province

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session R: Green Industrial Innovation: From Concept to Implementation on November 12, 2014 by Gyeonggi EIP Center.

A Green Industrial Innovation: Indonesia’s Early Experience

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session R: Green Industrial Innovation: From Concept to Implementation on November 12, 2014 by Mubariq Ahmad, World Bank Indonesia.

Financing Green Consumption and Production for SMEs: Experiences and insights from the SWITCH-Asia Programme

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session R: Green Industrial Innovation: From Concept to Implementation on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Uwe Weber, SWITCH-Asia Network Facility.

Financing LEDS in the AFOLU Sector - Background Presentation

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by Dr. Jeremy Broadhead, Senior Forestry and Land Use Policy Advisor.

LEDS in the AFOLU Sector: Lam Dong Province, Vietnam - Provincial REDD+ Action Plan

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by LEDS Global Partnership AFOLU Working Group.

Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector- Houaphan Province, Lao PDR, Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ Program

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by LEDS Global Partnership AFOLU Working Group.

AFOLU LED Strategies: North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest (NSPSF), Malaysia

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by Julia Lo, Global Environment Center.

AFOLU LEDS Finance Mapping

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by John Costenbader, Climate Focus.

AFOLU LEDS overview summary

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by LEDS Global Partnership AFOLU Working Group.

Expert Meeting Recommendations of Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by LEDS Global Partnership AFOLU Working Group.

Financing LEDS in the AFOLU Sector

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session S: Financing LEDS in the AFOLU sector on November 12, 2014. The presentation is given by LEDS Global Partnership AFOLU Working Group.

Exploring a Low Carbon Development Path for Vietnam

The final version of Low-Carbon Study for Vietnam has been prepared by a World Bank team. The report provides elements to help respond to the Vietnam's Green growth strategy, expansion of the carbon emissions, consumption of natural resources. The report combine a large set of data and building upon two years of consultations in Vietnam with the Government counterparts, research organizations, state-owned enterprised, private sector and Vietnam international development partners. The report formulates two scenarios to explore and analyze Vietnam's options up to the year 2030: a business as usual and a low carbon development scenario. Based on a througout data modeling effort for the key carbon emitting sectors of Vietnam, the report also provides some policy guidance for the Government's consideration.

Asia LEDS Partnership: 2014 Year-in Review

Asia LEDS Partnership: 2014 Year-in Review.

Accelerating Investments in Women through Certification- A White Paper of the W+ Standard

Second Regional Technical Dialogue on Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) – Asia-Pacific & Eastern Europe

This brief highlights the latest discussion and insights on INDCs presented at this technical dialogue, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangkok, Thailand during February 24-26, 2015. Representatives from over 40 countries convened for this productive three-day meeting to share details on country processes, approaches, and progress on developing an INDC. For most countries represented at the dialogue, work on INDC development is now beginning. This brief focuses on early steps countries are taking or can take to prepare their contributions.

I-GEM: Measuring Indonesia’s Transition Towards a Green Economy

The Use of Green Economy Indicators in the Indonesia Green Economy Model (I-GEM)

JICA Climate Finance Impact Tool (JICA Climate-FIT)

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has prepared the Climate Finance Impact Tool (JICA Climate-FIT). Climate-FIT is an internal guidance tool that JICA uses for estimating greenhouse gas emission reduction from projects as well as adaptation planning, in order to facilitate formulation of projects for assisting climate change related measures in developing countries.

Investing in Sustainable Cities: Challenge and Opportunities

Cities, home to 67% of the world’s population by 2050 (DESA, 2012), serve as a double-edged sword in the context of sustainable development. On one hand, they are important engines of economic growth –producing more than 80% of national income today (UNEP, 2012). On the other hand, cities are vulnerable to a number of social and environmental perils, particularly climate change related risks and other natural disasters. Some one billion people currently live in slums, with limited access to basic services (World Bank, 2013), and this number is expected to rise to two billion by 2030 (UN Habitat). Cities account for the vast majority of global energy use, natural resource consumption, green gas emissions and solid waste. Despite the challenges, well managed urban development could give rise to cities more conducive to economic growth and social inclusion, environmentally sustainable and resilient to climate change.

ToR: International Consultant for GHG Inventory Data Management System

Notice of Extension for Technical Proposals

Energy Toolkit: A Overview of LEDS Planning Instruments

Please click here to view the first version of the Energy Toolkit, a collection of leading instruments and methodologies for low-emission, climate-resilient development planning in the energy sector. It offers energy practitioners, policymakers, and experts a quick reference guide for well-established low-emissions development strategies planning tools that are available at no or low cost. The result is a compilation of tools from different organizations and agencies around the world. Produced as a team effort with the many members of the Low-Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP), and in particular its Energy Working Group (LEDS EWG), the Worldwatch Institute cooperated with the working group's regional co-chairs to select and compile the tools presented in the Energy Toolkit.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Urban Development in Latin America and India

Transport Working Group of the LEDS Global Partnership The Latin America and Asia regions are currently leading the implementation of BRT systems in the world with 56 and 35 cities respectively. This webinar discusses the quantitative and qualitative results of two research projects looking at land development impacts of BRT systems in 7 cities in Latin America and 2 cities in India – with special focus on Bogota (Colombia), Quito (Ecuador), Ahmedabad and Indore (India). The research methodology applied in both projects is presented in order to show participants data collection techniques of built environment characteristics around BRT stops in cities where land use data is not usually available.

Energy LEDS in Asia and Experiences from Thailand

Energy LEDS in Asia and Experiences from Thailand The Asia LEDS Partnership and the Energy Working Group (EWG) of the LEDS Global Partnership (LEDS GP) are co-hosting a webinar on sustainable energy programs in Asia. The webinar offers both an overview of recent developments in clean energy policies, programs, and targets across Asia and an in-depth case study on Thailand’s experience in creating an innovative, climate-compatible energy development approach. The presentation details the mechanisms that Thailand has employed to expand sustainable energy solutions. It also provides an opportunity to learn from the experience of a regional leader, including how Thailand overcame challenges in integrating smart energy policies into its overall development agenda. Download a PDF version of the presentations

Mainstreaming Low Carbon Path in the Transport Sector in the National and Local Levels: Case of the Philippines

Mainstreaming Low Carbon Path in the Transport Sector in the National and Local Levels: Case of the Philippines In the Philippines, formulation of the National Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Strategy (NESTS) to transform the transport sector, has been made possible through the leadership of the Department of Transportation and Communications, with the support of an inter-agency, multi-sectoral network of local sectoral experts of government agencies, NGOs, academe and research institutions. This webinar showcases how mainstreaming of low carbon path in the transportation sector and exchange of information and best practices can be aligned vertically and horizontally across relevant sectors, within the country and across regions, for greater impact. Download a PDF version of the presentations

Development Impact Assessment for Low Emissions Development

Development Impact Assessment for Low Emissions Development Constructing a LEDS requires a tool that enables governments to evaluate and prioritize policies across an economy and clearly explain the process used to make this determination. Because governments' development priorities are the drivers behind LEDS, optimization tools used for LEDS should incorporate development benefits to reflect this priority. Yet, leading tools used by practitioners do not always adequately capture or communicate the development impacts of proposed actions. To address this shortcoming, several members of the LEDS Global Partnership set out to review existing approaches to capturing and communicating development benefits of climate action and propose a new tool for communicating development benefits to policy makers as part of a LEDS process. This webinar provides an introduction to activities on development impact evaluation by LEDS GP members. View video presentation and download presentation files.

Webinar: Integrating Variable Renewable Energy into the Grid - Key Issues and Emerging Solutions

The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with USAID and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is hosting a no-cost, webinar-based training on Integrating Variable Renewable Energy into the Grid: Key issues and Emerging Solutions. The webinar will review the challenges to integrating significant quantities of variable renewable energy to the grid and the emerging solutions that policymakers, regulators and grid operators have taken to integrate wind and solar and meet renewable energy targets. Webinar participants will learn about the myths, misperceptions, costs and options for scaling up grid-connected renewable energy, as well as the Greening the Grid website and technical assistance opportunities. Time: Wednesday, 29 July 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT. Sign up: https://cleanenergysolutions.org/training/integrating-variable-renewable-energy-grid-key-issues-emerging-solutions

A Guide to INDCs (2nd Edition)

The Guide to INDCs (new edition of May 2015) helps countries to prepare their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for the UNFCCC. This guide seeks to address the broad range of approaches being considered by Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States in preparing their INDCs, including the challenges they face and different national circumstances and levels of capacity, preparedness and ambition. The Guide to INDCs provides a practical example of how an INDC could be structured, with examples to illustrate a narrative and sources of background information.

Working Paper: Supporting Ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contributions: Lessons learned from developing countries

Global Green Growth: Clean Energy Industrial Investments and Expanding Job Opportunities (Overall findings)

Global Green Growth: Clean Energy Industrial Investments and Expanding Job Opportunities (Experiences of Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and South Africa)

This report examines the specific industrial policy measures promoting a low-carbon transition in five focus countries, specifically Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and South Africa, through a compilation of expert review studies. It shows that across all levels of development, major attention is being paid to the threats of climate change and opportunities of pursuing a low-carbon development path, and dedicated efforts are presented to operate efficient industrial policies to enhance green growth. However, it is clear that the major focus in developing countries will need to be on green investments and on creating an enabling environment for such investments if the global economy is to effectively combat climate change. This report is the second volume in a two volume set. Volume I of the report, providing overall findings from the project, can be accessed here.

Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy

Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy demonstrates that green jobs can be a key economic driver, as the world steps into the largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. Poschen shows that positive outcomes are possible, but require a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges. Enterprises, workers and governments are not passive bystanders in the great transformation that is urgently needed in our economies. They are essential agents of change, able to develop new ways of working in sustainable enterprises that safeguard the environment, create decent jobs and foster social inclusion. This book highlights the solutions that the world of work offers for policy and practice to tackle climate change, achieve environmental sustainability and to build prosperous and cohesive societies. It is essential reading for those in business, academia and government. Download the resource.

Aligning Policies for a Low-carbon Economy

Seizing the Global Opportunity: Partnerships for Better Growth and a Better Climate

The report identifies ten key economic opportunities that could close up to 96 percent of the gap between business-as-usual emissions and the level needed to limit dangerous climate change. The report calls for stronger cooperation between governments, businesses, investors, cities and communities to drive economic growth in the emerging low-carbon economy.

How are INDCs and NAMAs Linked?

Decoding INDCs: A Guide for Understanding Country Commitments

The World Resources Institute developed “Decoding INDCs: A Guide for Understanding Country Commitments” offering a short framework to aide understanding of key elements of the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) that countries are putting forward in the lead-up to the Paris negotiations. Organized around six key questions to ask about each country’s INDC, this resource provides guidance for understanding the strengths and weaknesses of proposed country contributions.

Webinar: Overcoming the challenges of INDC preparation: Experiences and lessons learned

This webinar aims at enabling knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer learning and identification of good practices for Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) preparation through analysis of approaches and progress worldwide. Information in this webinar is based on the report prepared by NewClimate Institute (NCI). Funded by UNFCCC and UNDP, NCI has worked to track the progress of the preparation of the INDCs of countries worldwide, and to synthesise the experiences and lessons learned in INDC preparation. Regularly updated quantitative and qualitative information on the (aggregated) progress of countries preparations and their experiences will be shared. Coverage includes countries from all regions and levels of economic development. The webinar will describe what we can learn from existing INDC submissions and will cover the following topics, among others: What to include in INDCs: types, formats and common components. Mitigating limited capacity: technical considerations for INDC preparation Securing broad participation and support: cross-ministerial participation and stakeholder consultation What new opportunities has the INDC preparation processes brought to countries? Timeline 9:30am: Welcome, Housekeeping, and brief introduction to the webinar, Allison Towle and Yamil Bonduki, UNDP (10 min) 9:40am: Overcoming Challenges of INDC Preparation, Dr. Niklas Höhne, New Climate Institute (45 min) 10:25am Question & answer session (35 min) 11:00am: Webinar close To register, click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7186040031387053826

CTCN Webinar -Technology Prioritization and Multi Criteria Assessment

Date and time: Wednesday 12 August 2015 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm CEST Organiser: UNEP DTU Partnership Technology can play a vital role in achieving greenhouse gas stabilization goals and combating the impacts of climate change. The importance of technology is well recognized within climate change negotiation framework and is one of the important strands of discussion. Under the Bali conference of parties (COP) in 2008 a call was made to strengthen cooperation on technology R&D, deployment, diffusion, and transfer. Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs), which UNEP is implementing since 2009, is an outcome of this call and involves a set of country-driven activities that identify the mitigation and adaptation technology priorities of countries. The technology priorities have to be identified by the countries taking into consideration their various developmental and climate priorities through stakeholder consultations. These consultations can be facilitated through the application of multi criteria assessments. This webinar has been designed by the UNEP DTU Partnership, a member of the Climate Technology and Centre Network (CTCN) Consortium and aims to give an introduction on Multi Criteria Assessment. The webinar will cover examples for both climate change mitigation and adaptation. Through interactive Q&A sessions, participants had the opportunity to put forward their questions and comments to the panel of experts. Download and watch a recording of the webinar

The Business Case For: Solar PV in Cambodia

With one of the highest electricity tariffs in the world, poor infrastructure, and limited electricity access, there exists a significant opportunity for solar PV to markedly change the energy landscape in Cambodia in coming years. This paper presents an analysis on the viability of various solar PV business models in Cambodia, with a particular focus on energy-intensive users such as factories and commercial buildings. The recommendations and accompanying financial model are meant to provide entrepreneurs and investors details on the breadth and depth of the investment opportunity for solar PV in Cambodia, charting the outline of a path for intrepid entrepreneurs to take forward.

The Business Case for: Energy Efficiency in Vietnam's Textile Industry

With annual turnover of US$ 20 billion, equivalent to 15% of the country’s GDP, the textile industry is the second leading export sector in Vietnam after crude oil. Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) estimates that energy costs in the Textile & Garment (T&G) industry are approximately 12% of the total production costs, or close to US$ 3 billion per a year. However, there remain significant opportunities to reduce energy costs by improving energy efficiency through a combination of equipment replacement, usage management, and other measures, representing savings up to 30% as estimated by MOIT. Therefore, efficiently managing energy consumption in T&G plants could result in savings of nearly US$ 1 billion. This paper examines the benefits of the textile industry in taking part in the Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) measures that will lower their overall energy consumption. Doing so not only reduces operating costs, but also protects the industry against future risks by mitigating factors such as increasing energy costs and grid reliability. The author also looks at ways in which The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) regional Private Financing Advisory Network-Asia (PFAN-Asia) can support interested parties in raising capital with a range of services that include strategic advisory and mentoring on the preparation and refinement of IEE proposals as well as other related documentation necessary for investor outreach. Download File

The Business Case for: Impact Investment in Clean Energy

Impact investment in clean energy has, to date, focused on community-oriented investment such as improved cook stoves and residential solar. These investments tend to occur in relatively small deal sizes and affect populations ranging from hundreds to thousands of people. While such investments create admirable social and environmental impacts, and should continue – it is arguable that they should not be impact investors’ sole focus in the clean energy sector. Rather, there are other larger-impact investment opportunities, with potential to change nations’ broader energy infrastructures and balance, which most impact investors have not focused on, nor pursued, to date. In this paper we explore why impact investors may want to broaden and diversify the types of energy projects they consider, what barriers have been for them to do so to date, and how they might overcome these barriers in the future. More specifically, this paper will: Establish the case for why larger-scale, more diverse energy infrastructure investments should be of increasing interest to impact investors; Discuss why impact investors have not funded these types of projects to date – including existing barriers for impact investors interested in these types of opportunities; Outline how impact investors, and other stakeholders in the energy investment market, can overcome these barriers in order to increase financing for clean energy infrastructure – and provide specific guidance to help investors approach this diverse range of clean energy investment opportunities. Download File

The Asia-Pacfic Integrated Model (AIM) & policy making for low- carbon growth in Asia: a case study of Thailand

MANY COUNTRIES IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION – including China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam – have voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation policies and initiatives to help address the causes of climate change and achieve sustainable development. However, alternate development pathways require different policy and technology measures that have varying costs and benefits, so it is critical for countries to identify the most cost-effective and locally appropriate policies and actions to achieve their goals. Several modeling tools have been developed to help governments, researchers, and other stakeholders assess the potential impact of policy and technology options. This case study shows how one of these tools, the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM), has been used in Thailand to inform policy-making for low-carbon, climate-resilient growth.

IMPLEMENTING DEFORESTATION-FREE SUPPLY CHAINS: Providing Incentives, Standards and Models for Reducing Smallholder Impacts

Kick your LEDS into high gear: effective identification & engagement of stakeholders

SWITCH-Asia Magazine: Linking poverty reduction with green growth through SCP

With poverty reduction being the overall objective of the SWITCH-Asia Programme, and 2015 being the European Year of Development, in this second issue of the SWITCH-Asia Magazine the SWITCH-Asia Programme follows up on a webinar hosted earlier in 2015 to investigate the link between green growth and poverty reduction. As many countries in the region initiate national plans and development strategies for green growth, one of the most discussed issues continues to be how green growth addresses the objective of poverty reduction in Asian developing countries and how it can be made pro-poor. Several articles explain how this can be implemented, including through green investment decisions and policy interventions. In addition, this issue illustrates how the projects funded by SWITCH-Asia approach and contribute to poverty reduction in different contexts and in their own unique ways. This latest issue of the SWITCH-Asia Magazine also features an article of “Investing in SMEs for green growth”, authored by the Asia Low Emission Development (LEDS) Partnership. The conversation with Lotus Impact, an “impact investment” firm, discusses linkages between green growth and poverty reduction, common barriers in investment mobilisation and tips for success. The Magazine is also available as ePaper.

Perspectives: An Interview with Youssef Arfaoui, Mitigation Coordinator of the Green Climate Fund

Mr. Youssef Arfaoui, Mitigation Coordinator of the Green Climate Fund presented Green Climate Fund: Public and Private Sector Opportunities at the Asia LEDS Partnership regional workshop on mobilizing investment for low-emission development in Asia’s agriculture sector in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam during October 28-30, 2015. This brief interview conducted during the regional workshop highlights the perspectives and insights of Green Climate Fund’s Coordinator of Mitigation on how stakeholders can engage with GCF to finance strategic projects and programs that support climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Regional Workshop: Improvement and development of country-specific emission factors for methane from rice cultivation

Emission factors are coefficients that quantify the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or removals per unit of human activity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) maintains an open database of emission factors for all source categories to inform estimation of GHG emissions and removals; countries can use these default emission factors to complete a national GHG inventory. However, more accurate emission estimates can be calculated using country-specific emission factors that best reflect the country’s national circumstances. In 2016, USAID LEAD is focusing regionally on CH4 emissions from rice cultivation by conducting a five-day regional workshop on improvement and development of emission factor for methane emissions rice cultivation (hosted in Indonesia). Scientists and trainers from the USAID LEAD program, in collaboration with researchers from the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development’s (IAARD) research center the Indonesian Agricultural Environment Research Institute (IAERI), will deliver the training. Participants will learn methodologies for developing country-specific emission factors for methane rice cultivation and will conduct exercises to develop and learn to apply country-specific emission factors to their National Communications.

THE IRADe Activity Analysis Model and its Contributions to Low-Carbon Growth Planning in India

This case study, developed jointly by the Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe), an Indian research institute, and the Asia LEDS Partnership, shows how one unique tool, the IRADe activity analysis model, has been used to assist with planning for low-carbon, climate-resilient growth in India. It is estimated that India will require major changes to its energy mix to lower carbon intensity per unit of GDP. The Planning Commission of the Government of India said in its Final Report of the Expert Group on Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth that a low carbon growth strategy is “essential” for the country, and the Government of India has developed a series of climate-friendly development plans and polices. Several modeling tools have been developed to assist governments, researchers, and other stakeholders with this task. These include the 2050 Calculator, Energy Forecasting Framework and Emissions Consensus Tool (EFFECT), Long-range Energy Planning Alternatives (LEAP) tool, and Models for Energy Supply Strategy Alternatives and their General Environmental Impact (MESSAGE), among others. Some have been specifically developed for countries in Asia, such as the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM).

Developing NAMAs in the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use Sector

The summary document on “Developing NAMAs in Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use Sector” was developed collaboratively by the Asia LEDS Partnership and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' (FAO's) MICCA team. The content is based on content presented by Armine Avagyan and Janie Rioux in a training delivered by FAO at the Asia LEDS Partnership “Workshop on Mobilizing Investment for Low Emission Development in Asia’s Agriculture Sector,” held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in October 2015. The summary outlines main steps in developing a NAMA, as well as key considerations and recommendations at each step.

The Asia LEDS Partnership: Highlights 2012 – 2015

From our launch in September 2012, the Asia LEDS Partnership has grown to include more than 140 member organizations and over 200 individual members, ranging from national ministries and Asian technical experts to global development institutions and multinational companies. This report presents a brief history of the Asia LEDS Partnership, and progress made towards strengthening this network and achieving outlined objectives. It highlights key activities that the Asia LEDS Partnership has accomplished in 2012-2015 to support members on LEDS and green growth, and to establish a foundation for continued collaboration and service to members in years to come.

Webinar Series: Innovative Tools for Low-Emission Climate-Resilient Energy Planning

Session #1: Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning (LEAP) System: Applications in Vietnam and Indonesia This webinar, from the Asia LEDS Partnership and LEDS GP’s Energy Working Group demonstrates the latest features of LEAP, a modelling tool that tracks energy consumption, production and resource extraction in different sectors. LEAP offers a high degree of flexibility and customizability to a user’s context, while remaining user-friendly in terms of data requirements. This webinar includes an overview and demonstration of the latest features in LEAP by the tool’s developer. Participants will hear two cases in which LEAP has been applied for different purposes in Asia. This webinar features the following presenters: Charlie Heaps, Stockholm Environment Institute Nguyen Minh Bao, Institute of Energy, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Saifuddin Suaib, USAID Indonesia Clean Energy Development Download a PDF of the presentations Watch a recording of this webinar (85 MB) Session #2: Assessing Renewable Energy Potential Using the Geospatial Toolkit (GsT): Applications in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa Province This webinar will include an overview and demonstration of the desktop-based Geospatial Toolkit and the web-based Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit. Participants will also learn how the Geospatial Toolkit was used in Vietnam to support the development of Thanh Hoa’s Green Growth Initiative. This webinar features the following presenters: Donna Heimiller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Jon Duckworth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Khanh Nguyen, USAID LEAD Program Download a PDF of the presentations Watch a recording of this webinar (76 MB) Session #3: Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Sector: Applications in Madhya Pradesh, India The webinar focuses on mainstreaming gender in energy sector projects and programmes, which should enable both women and men to benefit equally from energy projects, reduce gender inequalities, and empower women. The webinar will also present a specific case study to demonstrate gender mainstreaming approaches. The Asian Development Bank has been supporting the Energy Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, India, as part of the Regional Technical Assistance (RETA) Enhancing Energy Based Livelihoods for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs. As part of a Gender Action Plan, over 20,000 women entrepreneurs have been trained on business improvement and benefitted from enhanced energy access. More than 500 enterprises have adopted electricity-based improvements, reaffirming the proposition that with appropriate enabling conditions, women can make significant contributions to the energy sector and use energy as an instrument for enhancing their livelihoods. This webinar features the following presenters: Ana Victoria Rojas, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Soma Dutta, ENERGIA Francesco Tornieri, Office of the Director General, South Asia Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Download a PDF of the presentations Watch a recording of this webinar

Trillion Dollar Question II: Tracking Investment Needs in the Transport Sector

This working paper seeks to elucidate the current estimates for transport infrastructure requirements, looking at a series of reports that consider projected global infrastructure needs in the coming few decades, and provide or quote a cost estimate for these needs. The overall objective of this work is to compare “apples to apples” for current investment flows and investment needs, comparable to the global investment flows estimate of between $1.4 and $2.1 trillion annually. This paper projects a consolidated needs estimate of $2 trillion for a scenario of 2°C average global temperature increase by 2050 (2DS) and $2.3 trillion for a 4°C scenario (4DS).

Asia LEDS Partnership: 2015 Year in Review

This presentation provides an overview of the activities of the Asia LEDS Partnership in 2015.

Introducing the Inventory Project Progress Indicator (IPPI) Tool

Policy Instruments for Low Emission Development

View the lecture here. This lecture is part of the "Turn Down the Heat: From Climate Science to Action" series presented by the World Bank Group. About the course Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the Paris Agreement at COP 21, the global community has signaled its intent to act. Indeed, without climate action, decades of development progress are threatened, meaning that we are at a ‘make it or break it’ point in time. This course presents the most recent scientific evidence, explains the different regional impacts and divulge climate action strategies, and some opportunities for you to take action on climate change.

Catalysing Leadership on Efficient Bagasse Processing: Case Study on Pakistan Sugar Industry

According to World Alliance for Decentralized Energy (WADE), bagasse-based cogeneration could deliver up to 25% of current power demand requirements in the world’s main cane-producing countries. Learnings from Pakistan’s sugar industry, as to how developing-country producers can tap into this opportunity, are presented in this case study. This document is based on content presented at the Regional Workshop on Mobilizing Investment in Low Emission Development Strategies in Agriculture: Crop Production and Processing, in a session entitled 'Leadership by Investors and Businesses'. The session was organized by the Asia LEDS Partnership with support from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), among other organizations.

Toolkit for Comprehensive Mobility Plan

The revised Toolkit for Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) is used as a starting point for the present toolkit. This toolkit for LCMP caters to global audience, and provides a simplified approach for LCMP preparation for smaller cities, or cities in which no major investments are envisaged in the short-term. The toolkit has a specific focus on cities in less-developed and developing countries where significant infrastructure will be built to cater to a growing transportation demand and, therefore, land use and transport policies can play an important role in shaping mobility demand and mode choice.

Special Report for Asian Regional Policy Dialogue: Pushing the Envelope on Renewable Energy

GGGI published and presented a special report for the Asian Regional Policy Dialogue (ARPD), which took place on 07 September 2016 during the Global Green Growth Week 2016. The report assessed why and how some countries within Asia have achieved success in attracting renewable energy investment, identified the critical barriers to furthering renewable energy deployment, and the policy measures and practical interventions that may help overcome these barriers. The report found that transitioning to renewable energy could yield multiple green growth benefits, such as reducing dependence on energy imports, strengthening energy security, mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as committed to in the Paris Agreement, fuelling economic growth, reducing air pollution, creating new employment opportunities, reducing health care costs, and enhancing overall human welfare. Download the full report at gggi.org.

A Greener Path to Competitiveness: Policies for Climate Action in Industries and Products

The ninth Sustainable Development Goal advises countries to “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.” Industry has historically been one of the most important pillars of economic and social development, but traditional resource-intensive and heavily polluting production is no longer sustainable in the face of climate change. If the path of industrial growth is not redirected immediately and effectively, reaching the target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement to “avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2°C” will become unrealizable. The good news is that recent practices demonstrate how industry could be a big part of the solution for climate mitigation and inclusive, sustainable development. The unprecedented task presented in Paris to “decarbonize” globally introduces challenges but also enormous opportunities for industries as they seek a greener path to production while remaining globally competitive. This report helps chart that path to industrial competitiveness through policy and technology interventions that improve industrial operations. At the same time it explores ways that industrial products can become greener through public standards while companies and countries maintain, and even increase, competitiveness. The information is directed toward government leaders, policy makers, and multilateral institutions in the fields of energy, climate mitigation, and sustainable development. The report’s recommendations to policy makers are based on comprehensive case studies and quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Investing for the Climate in Asia

Against the backdrop of extreme weather events disrupting economic activity and causing hazards across the Asia Pacific, the Paris Climate Agreement was a landmark deal in the fight against climate change. The nations of the world came together to state their commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These two forces (the physical effects of climate change and the policy measures taken to mitigate it) are changing the shape of many industries. As this occurs, they also change the risk and opportunity landscape for the financial institutions that lend to or invest in these industries. This research was commissioned by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) to better understand the current state of play for climate finance across the Asia Pacific region, and to gain insight into emerging and future trends for investment and lending activity. The key findings and insights on sector activity revealed by this research will help determine priorities for the AIGCC over the coming years.

Tips for Success: Climate Finance Readiness (CFR) – From Theory to Practice: Lessons learned from GIZ’s work

This document summarizes the deep drive track on Climate Finance Readiness (CFR) – From Theory to Practice: Lessons learned from GIZ’s work conducted during the Asia LEDS Forum 2016 held in Hanoi, Vietnam held on the 27th to 29th of June 2016. It provides a quick overview on the following tools/training: Climate Finance Readiness Training; Environmental and Social Safeguards Training; and the GCF Accreditation Self-Assessment Tool.

Tips for Success: Developing and Using Market Mechanisms

This document summarizes the deep drive track on Developing and Using Market Mechanisms conducted during the Asia LEDS Forum 2016 held in Hanoi, Vietnam held on the 27th to 29th of June 2016. It provides a quick overview on Market-based Mechanism Experiences in Indonesia and presents other country cases on Partnership for Market Readiness.

Tips for Success: Developing and Using Policy Instruments to Mitigate Risk and Mobilize Investments

This document summarizes the deep drive track on Developing and Using Policy Instruments to Mitigate Risk and Mobilize Investments conducted during the Asia LEDS Forum 2016 in Hanoi, Vietnam held on the 27th to 29th of June 2016. It provides a quick overview on the following tools: Energy Virtual One Shared System (EVOSS) and the Renewable Energy Toolkit.

Tips for Success: How to Attract Sustainable Energy Investments?

This document summarizes the deep drive track on How to Attract Sustainable Energy Investments conducted during the Asia LEDS Forum 2016 in Hanoi, Vietnam held on the 27th to 29th of June 2016. It briefly discusses the tailored approaches required to mobilise investments depending on the type of investment, source of funds, and channel of fund mobilisation.

Designing NAMAs to Catalyze Bankable Low-Carbon Investments

This policy brief looks at the mechanisms to develop NAMAs in the form of policy and financial frameworks that make low-carbon projects bankable. This entails combining policy reforms and targeted interventions that address investment barriers and risks, as well as the development of a pipeline of low-carbon investments. Download the policy brief at newclimate.org.

International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy Efficiency Market Report 2016

The new Energy Efficiency Market Report 2016 of the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that energy intensity of the amount of energy used per unit of GDP has improved by 18% last year. This means that growth in global economy needed less energy. The case of China, in particular, displayed improvement by 5.6% in its energy intensity. The country’s primary energy demand grew by just 0.9% in 2015, its lowest rate since 1997, while its economy managed to grow by 6.9%. These findings demonstrate that energy efficiency is imperative in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Despite this outstanding improvement, the report stressed that global progress remains too slow. Global energy intensity improvements need to achieve at least 2.6% per year to attain a decarbonized energy system. Download the full report at www.iea.org.

Asia LEDS Partnership brochure

This document provides an overview of the Asia LEDS Partnership, a voluntary regional network comprised of individuals and organizations from the public, private, and non-governmental sectors active in designing, promoting, and/or implementing LEDS and green growth initiatives in Asia. It is one of four regional platforms of the LEDS Global Partnership,1 an initiative of more than 120 countries and international programs launched in 2011.

LEDS Action Planning by Sub-National Authorities: Outcomes of LEDS Interventions in Indian and Indonesian Cities and Linkages to National Policy

India and Indonesia, two of the emerging countries in Asia, are witnessing significant pressure of managing urban and economic growth along with the growing challenges of climate change impacts. Both countries have submitted their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in October 2015. This case study looked at the experiences of three cities from India (Rajkot, Thane, Panj) and two cities from Indonesia (Bogor and Balikpapan) in the development of their respective comprehensive LEDS and action plans under the project, “Promoting Low Emission Urban Development Strategies in Emerging Economy Countries (Urban LEDS).” The project aimed at enhancing the transition to low emission urban development in emerging economy countries by offering the selected local governments in Brazil, India, Indonesia, and South Africa a comprehensive methodological framework (GreenClimateCities) to integrate low-carbon strategies into all sectors of urban planning and development. The study found that the entire exercise of LEDS planning has reduced GHG emissions and significantly enhanced the inter-departmental coordination, and capacity of the stakeholders on the identification, prioritization and implementation of low emission oriented projects.

IPCC-44 Outline for Special Report in 1.5°C Warming

The UNFCCC published a special report in the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty. The outlines were approved following the discussions held during the 44th session of the IPCCC, which convened form 17-20 October 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand that brought together over 300 participants from 109 countries. The report signifies that the IPCC can already begin its work on scientific assessment for policymakers of understanding 1.5°C warming and its implications. To download the full report, visit www.ipcc.ch.

Renewable Energy in Cities 2016

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a report that analysed the overall energy use in 3,469 cities, and explored how different cities can scale-up renewable energy and green infrastructures by 2030. It highlighted best practices from different cities globally as well as showcased policies that need to be implemented towards low-carbon transition. The report suggested that cities can accelerate renewable energy in three priority areas: (a) renewable energy in buildings (heating, cooling, cooking, and appliances); (b) sustainable options for transport (electric mobility and biofuels); and (c) creating integrated urban energy systems.

Asia LEDS Partnership Regional Workshop - A report

The Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership organized the regional workshop on the "Mechanisms that Catalyze Finance for Grid-Connected Clean Energy in Asia." Over 200 representatives from government agencies, state and commercial banks, private sector investors, and clean energy and development finance sectors exchanges experiences and discussed insights on mobilizing investment for Grid-connected Clean Energy in Asia. The Government of Vietnam through the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) hosted the workshop along with partners including United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), LEDS Global Partnership, and European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. Participants of the workshop tackled issues on innovative implementing mechanisms and examples of these. They have also agreed that development of sustainable energy is a product of the scientific identification and design of policy measures and financial instruments.

Perspectives: An interview with Dr. Thomas Tang, Sustainability Director, AECOM Asia

In this issue brief, Dr. Thomas Tang, Sustainability Director for AECOM Asia, talked about the role and significance of a public-private partnership to effectively enable local governments in their transition towards low emissions development strategies (LEDS). A known expert in the sustainability sector for more than twenty years, Dr. Tang is currently leading a team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team is conducting a research on low-carbon and sustainable solutions which cities across the world can easily adopt. In this brief, he also discussed a few business models utilized by the private sector to implement LEDS-related project in partnership with the public sector. As such, Dr. Tang also shared the challenges that a private sector might face in the pursuit of developing and implementing LEDS projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company involved in providing technical and management support for governments, organizations, and businesses. Their expertise include assistance in certain aspects such as finances, operation, and design.

Field Protocol for Measuring Carbon Stocks in Mangrove Forests

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Low Emissions Asian Development (LEAD) program and U.S. Forest Service have developed a guide to support field training on carbon accounting of mangroves and other forested wetlands in Asia. The annotated field guide aims to help trainers, researchers, and government officials in Asia apply the Protocols for the Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting of Structure, Biomass and Carbon Stocks in Mangrove Forests, a commonly used protocol for carbon accounting of mangroves and other forested wetlands developed by the USAID Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP) program, a collaborative effort by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), U.S. Forest Service, and Oregon State University, with support from USAID.

Perspectives: Exploring Bangladesh Bank’s Catalytic Green Banking Ventures

Through a series of questions and inputs by various resources, the issue brief highlights Bangladesh Bank’s contribution to the cause of green infrastructure development in the Asian country and brings to the fore how banks and financial institutions can be engaged into finance-strategic projects and programs that support climate smart, economic and infrastructure development.

Perspectives: Strengthening the Countries to Manage Climate Finance Effectively by Acting as a Catalyst to Support Climate-friendly Investment Decisions

This interview with Dr. Binu Parthan, Asia Adviser to Green Climate Fund, highlights what the present and future targets of the global climate fund are and its forthcoming strategies to achieve tangible improvements in sustainable development.

Case Study: NABARD Framework for Financing Mitigation Actions in the Agriculture Sector in India

The case study, developed jointly by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP), discusses in detail the financing options that can be accessed through NABARD to promote emission reduction in the Agriculture Sector along with a few successful cases on NABARD funded Mitigation Actions implemented in India in this sector. Agriculture sector is one of the most important sectors of Indian economy and it plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic development of India. The agriculture sector accounts for 20-22% of total electricity consumption and managing agricultural load is increasingly becoming a challenge for electricity utilities in India. Subsidized tariff generates a perception of zero marginal cost of electricity use and consequently, efficiency in consumption is disregarded. Under the provisions of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), India has launched a dedicated National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) to define its strategies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change within the agriculture sector. NMSA has been successful in identifying the larger challenges faced by Indian agriculture and how they will be exacerbated in a changing climate context. Click here to read the full document.

Case Study: Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN’s) Guide on NDC Implementation: Supporting Low-Emission Development Planning

The case study, developed jointly by Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP), establishes a quick start guide prepared by CDKN can help countries in their efforts to prepare and implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and provides a successful case on planning of NDCs in Bangladesh using this guide. In anticipation of the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP) of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015, countries publicly outlined the climate actions they intend to take post 2020, based on their national circumstances. These actions, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), were put forth as an ambition to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), enough to keep global temperature rise to 2o C. When developing the INDCs in 2015, many countries faced challenges: short timeframe, lack of political support, limited expertise and guidance on what should be included in INDCs5. Various guides and tools were developed to assist governments in developing INDCs. These include CDKN’s guide to INDCs, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/World Resources Institute (WRI)’s Report on Designing and Preparing INDCs and The French Development Agency’s Pacific Guidelines for INDCs. These guides helped governments in striking a balance between ambition and feasibility, ensuring actions identified reflected development priorities of the concerned country. Planning for implementation of the NDCs submitted to UNFCCC under the Paris Agreement, and for strengthening the commitments further, countries need to understand and identify the processes to turn commitments into action. To support this, and build on the INDC guidance produced before Paris, CDKN has now developed practical guidance to help countries in their efforts to prepare for and to implement NDCs. To read the case study, please click here.

Resource guide for NDC finance

The guide presents a number of resources on a range of topics around finance for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and low emission development strategies (LEDS). It is focused to help NDC and LEDS practitioners find high quality resources that meet their specific needs. It will be useful to individuals working on, or interested in, NDC and LEDS finance in both developed and developing countries. Resource guide

New Guidance on application of Monte Carlo approach

The guidance emphasized on the necessity of uncertainty analysis in forestry and greenhouse gas accounting. When calculating greenhouse gas emissions, it is always necessary to evaluate and quantify the uncertainties of the estimates. Uncertainty analyses help analysts and decision makers identify how accurate the estimations are and the likely range in which the true value of the emissions fall. This guidance can serve as a technical guide to analysts who desire to apply Monte Carlo approach. Resource guide

LEDS GP published three new toolkits on Development Impact Assessment (DIA), on Energy, on Transport, and on Finance

The DIA tool search helps the country, regional, and local policymakers find tools and resources to assess the impacts of and links between national development priorities and low emission development strategies. Energy Toolkit 2.0 - Leading Instruments and Methodologies for Sustainable Energy Planning offers energy practitioners, policymakers, and experts a quick reference guide to some of the best-established instruments available at no or low cost. Transport Toolkit supports development planners, technical experts, and decision-makers at national and local levels to plan and implement low emission transport systems that support economic growth. The Resource guide for NDC finance presents a curated selection of resources on a range of topics around finance for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and low emission development strategies (LEDS). It is designed to help NDC and LEDs practitioners find high-quality resources that meet their specific needs, avoiding time-consuming web searching. For more information and to download toolkits on Development Impact Assessment, on Energy, on Transport and on Finance.

Mapping of Institutional Arrangement in Sri Lanka for Climate Change Mitigation

The institutional mapping report is on the general climate change related sub-national level institutional arrangements with high emphasis on mitigation and low emission development. This “Institutional Mapping” exercise has been carried out to achieve the following key objectives To identify and map the key stakeholders at sub-national levels in Sri Lanka in the context of Climate Change mitigation and low carbon development To improve clarity on institutional jurisdictions, functions, and mandates; across levels of government and civil society to deliver emission reductions and improve the climate resilience of infrastructure services To understand the potential role of subnational governance tires in Sri Lanka to develop and achieve national level climate change targets. To understand the potential influence and role can be played by sub-national stakeholders on Climate Change

Technical consultation workshop: Multilayer Governance Institutional Mapping; NDC implementation at Subnational Level in Sri Lanka

Janathakshan GTE (local NGO in Sri Lanka) worked with the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment to host a two-day technical consultation meeting in Colombo to discuss the preliminary results of Institutional Mapping on Multi-Level Governance and Climate Actions. Participants in the consultation meeting included key institutions and actors at the national and sub-national levels from across the country. The technical consultation workshop aimed to achieve three specific objectives: Share and discuss an institutional mapping exercise carried out for sub-national implementation of Sri Lanka’s NDC; Obtain stakeholder inputs on the potential roles and responsibilities of different institutions, especially at the sub-national level in designing and implementing Sri Lanka’s NDC; and Discuss potential strategies and next actions.

Smart Incentives for Mini-Grids through Retail Tariff and Subsidy Design - A guide for policy makers

Electric Capital management on behalf of the African mini-Grids Community of Practice, part of the Africa Low Emissions Development Strategies Partnership (AfLP) and the Low Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS) prepared the paper on smart incentives for mini-grids. This paper focuses on the key building blocks of mini-grid tariff and subsidy policy design. It serves as a guide to policy makers and contains lessons learned from early mover countries; provides an annotated resource list of key publications and studies that have been published on these issues; includes information on several toolkits that can be utilised to inform the assessment of tariffs and subsidies.

Supporting Low Emission Development by Generating Electricity from Biogas from Palm Oil Mill Effluent: Costs, Benefits, and the Potential for Replication

In this paper, USAID Resources to Advance LEDS Implementation (RALI) presents lessons learned from efforts undertaken in Indonesia to recover biogas methane (CH4) from palm oil mill effluent (POME) to produce electricity and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from palm oil mills. The paper also identifies the potential benefits of replicating these efforts at additional mills. For more information click here

RALI GHG MRV Harmonization Framework

Countries around the world have set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and are now pursuing a breadth of mitigation actions across sectors and at all scales, from local projects to national policies. These developments make it more important than ever that countries not only identify methods to measure the impacts of these mitigation activities but also that they capture these impacts in their national inventories to improve the accuracy of their greenhouse gas reporting. This new guide, developed by the RALI team, provides a “turn-key” approach for national inventory teams, mitigation activity implementers, and other climate change practitioners to successfully apply the Harmonization Framework to a selected mitigation activity and can be used to improve national GHG accounting. For more information click here.

Market Based Mechanisms to reduce GHG Emissions in Asia

Market-based mechanisms (MBMs) are increasingly common policy tools that create incentives for managing greenhouse gases (GHGs) cost-effectively and can be used to satisfy broader economic and environmental objectives. Countries in Asia are steadily addressing the need to reduce emissions through the deployment of MBMs such as carbon taxes, cap and trade programs, baseline and credit programs, and the development of renewable electricity and energy efficiency standards. Authors of the case study found that MBMs provide regulated entities with the flexibility to reduce emissions in the most cost-effective way by internalizing the cost of emissions into decision-making and business processes. These regulating instruments foster innovation, engage the private sector, and provide more options for reducing GHGs than a typical command-and-control regulation. This paper conducted by the RALI project provides a comprehensive overview of market-based policies through lessons learned from MBMs in Asia. Click here to read the full document.

A low-carbon Industrial Strategy for Indonesia

Countries that get a head start in developing low-carbon technologies today will be the major economies of tomorrow. The ‘green race’ is the idea that economies can strategically position themselves to take advantage of growing low-carbon markets and succeed in capturing global market share. The analysis by ClimateWorks Australia and Vivid Economics suggests that Indonesia can be competitive in geothermal, energy storage and industrial efficiency. Further, a low-carbon industrial strategy can help realign Indonesia’s economy towards these increasingly profitable sectors and leverage their strengths to improve its position in the ‘green race’.

A low-carbon Industrial Strategy for the Philippines

Countries that get a head start in developing low-carbon technologies today will be the major economies of tomorrow. The ‘green race’ is the idea that economies can strategically position themselves to take advantage of growing low-carbon markets and succeed in capturing global market share. The analysis by ClimateWorks Australia and Vivid Economics suggests that the Philippines can further specialise in green technologies such as solar photovoltaic and lighting as part of an industrial strategy that is inclusive and innovation-led.

A low-carbon Industrial Strategy for Vietnam

Countries that get a head start in developing low-carbon technologies today will be the major economies of tomorrow. The ‘green race’ is the idea that economies can strategically position themselves to take advantage of growing low-carbon markets and succeed in capturing global market share. The analysis by ClimateWorks Australia and Vivid Economics suggests that Vietnam is already a specialist in components required for smart grids and energy storage with promising opportunities in other technologies such as solar photovoltaics and wind power. A low-carbon industrial strategy could help realign Vietnam’s economy towards these increasingly profitable sectors and help maintain its high economic growth.

Case study: Integration of Renewable Based Generation into Sri Lankan Grid

The case study was jointly developed by Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka and the Asia LEDS Partnership with support from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) The case study discusses how the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) approached the study on grid integration process for renewable energy in Sri Lanka and the key learnings therein. Countries across the world are engaging in large-scale renewable energy deployment to attain low carbon development pathways in order to meet their INDC and SDG targets. Sri Lanka in its INDC has committed to reduce twenty-percent of its GHG emission by 2030. In accordance with this target, Sri Lanka adopted a policy for the long-term development of RE in the country. As the renewable energy generation in Sri Lanka is variable and dispersed, the increased deployment of renewable energy-based generation brings operational challenges in terms of power system stability and power security into the grid. The detailed study and analysis of the integration process paved the way for overcoming the challenges and ensured a more reliable transition towards greener growth. The study on grid integration has enabled the development of the country’s RE sector and is now considered as the backbone of any decision making the process in Sri Lanka’s power sector. The lessons learned from the study are compelling and applicable worldwide. To read the case study click here

Framework for Electric Mobility Policy in Sri Lanka

The case study was developed by the Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) with guidance from the Transport working group and supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). It presents in detail the framework developed for Electric Mobility Policy in Sri Lanka. The Government of Sri Lanka has taken several initiatives to promote electric vehicles in the country. Some of those initiatives include the electric vehicle deployment, development of charging infrastructure, subsidy plan for Electric Vehicles, plans, and targets for procurement, etc. but a comprehensive long term vision for Electric Vehicle Policy is not in place. A comprehensive document with legal backing will help to bring all aspects related to Electric Mobility together. The policy at the national level is expected to show the way forward to all the initiatives across the country and it will help to integrate the standalone efforts. The current case study document presents the framework for Electric Mobility and was prepared to guide the Government of Sri Lanka with a set of procedures. The framework for Electric Mobility Policy has been developed based on the one to one discussions and meetings with the government officials, responses from the consultation meetings held with various stakeholders, and secondary research. It is envisaged that this framework acts as a guiding document for the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation to promote electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

Achieving a Climate-Responsive Budget in the Philippines through Climate Change Expenditure Tagging

The Philippines is gearing up to fulfil its climate commitments to the Paris Agreement. The country’s National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2011 to 2028 comprehensively outlines its adaptation and mitigation agenda across seven strategic themes. The need to develop a climate-responsive budget is among the cross-cutting concerns identified in the NCCAP. This is also stipulated in Republic Act 9729, also known as the Climate Change Act of 2009. To this end, the Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) is employed to prioritize and assign codes to climate change programs, activities, and projects (PAPs) in annual budgets of national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs.) The CCET can provide data and information for more effective climate investment programming. Analyzed data can help the national and local governments efficiently manage and leverage resources in areas where it can maximize potential benefits.

India’s Policy for Scaling up Energy Efficiency Measures at the Local Level: City of Rajkot, India

In 2015 the Government of India launched the Street Lighting National Program (SLNP) to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions from the street lighting sector as part of its National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE). NMEEE is one of the eight national missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) which aims to mitigate climate change through energy efficiency measures. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public sector energy service company (ESCO), is the lead agency working in coordination with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for SLNP implementation in India. As of end-January 2019, the states of Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat are leading in SLNP implementation; Rajkot is the first city in Gujarat to carry out street lighting retrofits through SLNP. This case study discusses how Rajkot overcame initial implementation challenges through a pilot project which retrofitted LED street lighting. This was later scaled-up to a city-wide program utilizing ESCO based financial and implementation models. The case study also highlights the co-benefits that the city continues to enjoy through this large scale intervention while leading the path of low emission, green-growth development.

Asia LEDS Partnership, Carbon markets, City/Subnational

The case study was developed by the Asia LEDS Partnership, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability East Asia Secretariat with support from the Climate Change Research Center for the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau. As one of the largest emitters in the world, China is on its way towards reduced carbon emissions without hindering economic development. With the objective to gradually establish a national carbon trading market and achieving the country’s goal of controlling GHG emissions, China’s National Development and Reform Commission approved 7 local governments as Emission Trading System (ETS) pilots in 2011, aiming to 1）contribute to effective control and reduction of carbon emissions; 2) achieve green and low caron development; 3) mitigate haze pollution and emission of other pollutants for better air quality; and 4) develop new financial mechanism for the market. The case study summarizes a few key points regarding the experience of the Beijing ETS, which was launched in November 2013 as one of the seven pilots in China. Moving into the seventh year of operation, the Beijing ETS now has over 900 liable entities, covering about 45% of the jurisdiction’s total emissions. 29.07 million tons of emissions allowances have been traded via the system, accounting for a total value of CNY 1.049 billion (USD 146,860 million). The Beijing ETS has successfully triggered regulated entities to take measures and reduce GHG emissions through technological renovation and upgrading, which contributed to reducing the city’s total emissions and expenditure on carbon reduction. The extensive experiences and measures of the Beijing ETS has also been channeled into the launch and the incremental development of China’s national ETS, and has its referential values for other cities who would like to establish local Emission Trading Systems.

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