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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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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...read more

Date and time: Wednesday 12 August 2015 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm CESTOrganiser: UNEP DTU PartnershipTechnology can play a vital role in achieving greenhouse gas stabilization goals and combating the impacts of climate change....read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

Development Impact Assessment for Low Emissions DevelopmentConstructing 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...read more

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...read more

Transport Working Group of the LEDS Global PartnershipThe 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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

Asia LEDS Partnership: 2014 Year-in...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session                   Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International...read more

This presentation was given at Asia LEDS Forum 2014, Indonesia during Deep Dive Training Session                   Q: Designing National Appropriate Mitigation Actions for International...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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....read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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)....read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

This presentation titled "APEC Wrap up" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and LEDS", on September 30, 2013 in Manila,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

Presentation titled "LEDS Global Partnership" given at Side Sessions "Update on the Asia LEDS Partnership and LEDS Global Partnership", Asia LEDS Forum 2013Source:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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%...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

The final goal of the National Forest Programme (of Cambodia) is to establish a policy framework and strategy for sustainable management of the country's valuable forest resources. Six programmes have been identified to achieve this goal: (1)...read more

The objective of this Renewable Energy Development Program (REDP) is to provide two components. Component 1 includes a private sector dissemination strategy that utilizes innovative business models and payment schemes and to disseminate appropriate...read more

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...read more

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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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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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...read more

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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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

"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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

The DevMit Ideas Kit provides an 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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

The Renewables 2014 Global Status Report outlines what made 2013 another record year for renewables. Read about:expansion of supporting policies in developing economiesadditions to electricity generating capacityprogress made in renewables heating...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

LEDS Global partnership powerpoint slides template More about LEDS Global Partnership click...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

"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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

          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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

South originating Green Finance: Exploring the Potential by South originating Green Finance Initiative...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

This presentation titled "Green Growth Best Practices (GGBP) Initiative: Focused Practitioners Review at the Asia LEDS Forum" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Green Growth and Best Practices", on...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

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....read more

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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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia Resolution (Ulaanbaatar city) on 12 Fecruary...read more

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

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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),...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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

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,...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

National Climate Change Policy report from Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Climate...read more

National Environment Policy report from Government of Pakistan, Ministry of...read more

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....read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

Mainstreaming Low Carbon Path in the Transport Sector in the National and Local Levels: Case of the PhilippinesIn the Philippines, formulation of the National Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Strategy (NESTS) to transform the transport...read more

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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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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...read more

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....read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

The National Climate Change Policy of Sri...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

This presentation titled "Case Study Presentation: Thailand mega projects USD67 Million responsive to support policy on Thailand's climate change" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

The Green Growth Strategy aims at (1) Reducing energy consumption per GDP by 1.5 to 2 percent per year until 2020 (2) Reducing the intensity of greenhouse gas by 8-10 percent by 2020 below the 2010 level (3) Reducing total greenhouse gas emission at...read more

The strategy emphasizes on rapid but sustainable econonomic...read more

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

The action plan hopes to achieve greening of industres by promoting cleaner production...read more

The action plan hopes to achieve greening of industres by promoting cleaner production...read more

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....read more

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

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....read more

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

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

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...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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;...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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)....read more

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...read more

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...read more

          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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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:...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

National Environment Policy report from Government of Pakistan, Ministry of...read more

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....read more

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,...read more

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:...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

The Green Growth Strategy aims at (1) Reducing energy consumption per GDP by 1.5 to 2 percent per year until 2020 (2) Reducing the intensity of greenhouse gas by 8-10 percent by 2020 below the 2010 level (3) Reducing total greenhouse gas emission at...read more

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:...read more

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:...read more

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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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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Development Impact Assessment for Low Emissions DevelopmentConstructing 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...read more

Transport Working Group of the LEDS Global PartnershipThe 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...read more

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...read more

Asia LEDS Partnership: 2014 Year-in...read more

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...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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

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,...read more

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...read more

Presentation titled "LEDS Global Partnership" given at Side Sessions "Update on the Asia LEDS Partnership and LEDS Global Partnership", Asia LEDS Forum 2013Source:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

The objective of this Renewable Energy Development Program (REDP) is to provide two components. Component 1 includes a private sector dissemination strategy that utilizes innovative business models and payment schemes and to disseminate appropriate...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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Development Impact Assessment for Low Emissions DevelopmentConstructing 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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

The National Climate Change Policy of Sri...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

National Climate Change Policy report from Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Climate...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

This presentation titled "Case Study Presentation: Thailand mega projects USD67 Million responsive to support policy on Thailand's climate change" was given at the Asia LEDS Forum 2013 side session "Transportation and...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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),...read more

The action plan hopes to achieve greening of industres by promoting cleaner production...read more

The action plan hopes to achieve greening of industres by promoting cleaner production...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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Development Impact Assessment for Low Emissions DevelopmentConstructing 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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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....read more

  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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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,...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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:...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more

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...read more