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Thinking About Water Differently: Managing the Water-Food-Energy Nexus
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
The water–food–energy nexus is emerging as a critical issue in Asia and the Pacific. It is clear that solutions must be … found to assure water security, thereby eliminating the immediate—and increasing—risk to food security, energy security, and … understand the issues associated with the water–food–energy nexus in Asia and the Pacific. It provides high-level guidance on the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010890141
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Regional Cooperation and Integration: Experiences in Asia and the Pacific
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
Over the past 2 decades, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its developing member countries have worked together to promote regional cooperation and integration (RCI). Evolving economic conditions continually pose new challenges to RCI efforts. In March 2012, about 160 representatives from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010812219
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The Greater Mekong Subregion at 20: Progress and Prospects
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) includes Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China (specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. In 1992, with assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790935
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Adaptation to Climate Change: The Case of A Combined Cycle Power Plant
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This report aims to demonstrate how a rapid climate change impact assessment can be used to identify the possible impacts of climate change on a thermal power investment project. For this demonstration, the O MON IV Combined Cycle Power Station Project in Southern Viet Nam is used for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010823385
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Climate Risk and Adaptation in the Electric Power Sector
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This report aims to highlight and raise awareness on the exposure and vulnerability of the energy sector to climate … change. It also identifies adaptation options available to each source of energy generation as well as for the distribution … and end use of electrical energy. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010783489
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Making Grasslands Sustainable in Mongolia: International Experiences with Payments for Environmental Services in Grazing Lands and Other Rangelands
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
Payments for environmental services (PES) are a potential mechanism to provide incentives for sustainable management of grasslands and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. PES is not widely practiced in Mongolia, but has been included in the Green Development Strategy of the government. This...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933955
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Making Grasslands Sustainable in Mongolia: Herders' Livelihoods and Climate Change
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
The threats posed by climate change have significant impacts on Mongolia’s grassland ecosystems and herders’ livelihoods. This publication discusses the auses of climate change and its impacts on livelihoods and ecosystems for herders and the general public. It explains how good pasture...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933957
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Making Grasslands Sustainable in Mongolia: Assessment of Key Elements in Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions for Grassland and Livestock Management
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
Climate change is a threat to Mongolia’s economic growth, sustainable development, and fragile environment. Well-designed actions to mitigate climate change can provide multiple benefits, including socioeconomic development and resilience to climate variability and change. Nationally...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933964
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Same Energy, More power: Accelerating Energy Efficiency in Asia
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
Energy efficiency is often defined as delivered energy service per unit of energy supplied into a system. Supply …-side energy efficiency refers to decreasing energy losses in the supply chain, for improved performance in the production and … delivery of electricity and heat. Demandside energy efficiency (DSEE) is achieved through consuming less energy for the same …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884933
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Lao PDR Energy Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap 2013 Update
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
working document that helps inform the development of country partnership strategies. This energy sector ASR updates …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884934