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