Energy

What Is Waqf and How Can It Help Finance Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition?

With annual cash waqf donations estimated at around $12 billion and total land waqf assets at $134 billion, authorities are now considering using these Islamic endowments to fight climate change.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Indonesia, Climate change and disaster risk management, Finance, Environment, Energy

Reframing of Global Strategies and Regional Cooperation Pathways for an Inclusive Net-Zero Strategy in the Energy Transition Framework

This brief from ERIA assesses energy transition challenges for ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council, and proposes new policy pathways toward an inclusive net-zero economy.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Energy, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Information and communications technology

ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility 2022: Building Southeast Asia’s Green Project Pipelines

This report from ADB presents progress and achievements made by the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility in 2022.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Energy, GFH Publications

Green Technology as Driving Force for Agriculture in Viet Nam

Thanks to an EU-backed project that promotes clean fuel from agricultural wastes, small business owners see improvement in their earnings and end product, while contributing to fighting pollution.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Agriculture and food security, Private sector development, Energy

Climate Change and Earthquake Exposure in Asia and the Pacific: Assessment of Energy and Transport Infrastructure

This study analyzes the exposure of energy and transport assets in Asia and the Pacific to climate change and earthquake hazards.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management, Finance, Environment, Energy, Transportation

The Global Green Economy: Capturing the Opportunity

This report explores how governments, investors, and communities can understand the opportunities promised by green economic strategy and take action to build sustainable prosperity.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management, Finance, Economy, Environment, Energy

Building a Climate Resilient Asia: What Is Most Needed?

Ensuring cities are livable, adopting nature-based solutions, adopting sustainable transport, and shifting to hydrogen power among initiatives seen to bolster fight against climate change.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management, Energy, Environment, Urban development