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End-use energy efficiency and promotion of a sustainable energy future
(United Nations, 2004)On issues concerning energy for sustainable development, the World Summit on Sustainable Development, held in Johannesburg in September 2002, emphasized more efficient use of energy and energy policies supportive of ... -
Energy services for sustainable development in rural areas in Asia and the Pacific : policy and practice
(United Nations, 2005)Over the years, the Asia-Pacific region, as the world’s largest region – both in area and in population – has been holding its lead in global economic growth. The primary energy demand is expected to grow as industrialization ... -
Low-carbon development path for Asia and the Pacific : challenges and opportunities for the energy sector
(United Nations, 2010)Climate change is one of the greatest environmental issues of our time and the Asia-Pacificregion is already experiencing its adverse impacts. Studies suggest that the costs of inaction on reducing the consumption of fossil ... -
Sustainable energy future : policy options, barriers and action plans - "Shifting towards a sustainable energy development path"
(United Nations, 2001)The High-level Regional Meeting on Energy for Sustainable Development, which was attended by various stakeholders including senior officials, private sector representatives and NGOs, constituted an excellent event to ...
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Widening energy access and enhancing energy security to achieve the Millennium Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2012)In the Asia-Pacific region, almost two billion people are dependent on the traditional use of biomass and close to 700 million have no access to electricity. Among the various prevalent options, grid-based electrification ...