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Nature Contributes to Economic Prosperity and Well-Being

September 29, 2022

By Ramu Damodaran The author is Senior Fellow at the New Delhi-based Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP). NEW YORK (IDN) — I was in Athens three years ago this week, on what was to be my last trip outside New York, where I am based, before the pandemic; I have not travelled after that. My journey was to attend the International Conference on Energy and Climate Change, which the Energy and Policy Centre (KEPA) at the National and Kapodistrian University had organized.

New Laos-China Rail Link Opens Up Southeast Asia for Trade and Tourism

December 16, 2021

By Kalinga Seneviratne SINGAPORE (IDN) — A new 414 kilometres high-speed rail link between China and Laos has finally opened landlocked mountainous Laos to the region and made it possible for trade and tourism to expand across Southeast Asia. This link has technically facilitated rail travel from China to Singapore, and land-based trade that could make the South China Sea less important for regional trade. (P25) CHINESE | JAPANESE TEXT VERSION PDF | KOREAN

Pandemic Raises Stakes for Success of The SDGs — Private Sector Collaboration Crucial

September 24, 2021

Viewpoint by Tina Nybo Jensen* AMSTERDAM (IDN) — In this Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we hear much about how organizations, countries and individuals are stepping up their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Despite this, the reality is that the pace of action has not been quick enough, and we are already far behind on delivering the Global Goals.

Photo: Ms. Shefali Ghosh from Savar, near Dhaka, teaches her daugher in the kitchen. Credit: The World Bank

Clean Cooking Technology Important To Achieving Sustainable Energy Access

August 7, 2021

By Kalinga Seneviratne SYDNEY (IDN) — In the Asia-Pacific region which is home to about 60 percent of the global population, some 1.6 billion people primarily rely on open fires or simple stoves fueled by kerosene, coal, or biomass such as wood, dung and agricultural residues for their daily cooking needs, that impacts on climatic change and health hazards. (P11) GERMAN | JAPANESE TEXT VERSION PDF | THAI

Renewables Are the Building Blocks of Global Energy Transition

May 8, 2021

By J W Jackie RENO, Nevada, USA (IDN) — The latest International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA analysis reveals that by 2050, variable renewables like wind and solar PV will dominate the global total power supply. The insights from IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook were released on March 16-17, 2021, at the Berlin Energy Transitions Dialogue. With 163 Members, IRENA plays a leading role in the energy transformation as a centre of excellence for knowledge and innovation, a global voice for renewables, a network hub and a source of advice and support for countries. (P05) ARABIC | HINDI | JAPANESE TEXT VERSION PDF

Urgent Need for Accelerating SDG Progress in Asia-Pacific

December 11, 2019

Viewpoint by Kaveh Zahedi* and Van Nguyen** BANGKOK (IDN) – “The 2030 Agenda is coming to life”, declared the Secretary-General at the opening of the first SDG Summit [September 24-25], a quadrennial event for the follow up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As leaders from Asia-Pacific took the floor, they highlighted country progress of SDG implementation and reaffirmed commitment to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Statements reflected different approaches across the region. Yet all converged on one priority: accelerated actions and transformative pathways.

New Initiative Helps Tackling Clean Cooking Crisis in Rwanda

August 16, 2019

By Kizito Makoye KIGALI (IDN) – At a bustling neighbourhood, nestled on the rolling hills of Nyamirambo, southwest of the Rwandan capital city, Kigali every woman has a story to tell about a smart cooker and how it has removed hardship when someone is preparing a meal. “It’s such a good stove, it doesn’t emit smoke, it is easy to use and saves a lot of cooking time,” says Lydia Kashozi, a resident of Nyamirambo.

Urgent Action Needed to Scale-up Energy Access in LDCs

June 9, 2019

By Santo D. Banerjee NEW YORK | BEIJING (IDN) – The world’s 47 least developed countries (LDCs) will fail to achieve global sustainable energy targets by 2030 unless urgent and enhanced action is undertaken. This was the backdrop to discussions which took place on May 30-31, 2019 at a United Nations conference on ‘Scaling-Up Energy Access and Finance in the Least Developed Countries’ in Beijing, China.

Wahandisi wa Nishati ya Jua wa Kike Wanatoa Mwangaza katika Vijiji vya Mbali kule Zanzibar

June 7, 2019

Na Kizito Makoye KENDWA, Tanzania (IDN) – Giza linapoingia, Natasha Mahmood na kaka yake hupiga gumzo karibu na mwali wa taa ya mafuta taa, wakiharakisha kumaliza kazi yao ya ziada kabla mama yao aizime taa ili kuhifadhi mafuta. “Mimi mara nyingi hujaribu kuikamilisha mapema. Lakini hilo sio suala wakati wote. Mwalimu wangu wakati mwingine huniadhibu kwa ajili ya kushindwa kukamilisha kazi yangu,” anasema Mahmood, moshi kutoka kwenye taa unapofuka ndani ya paa la mabati lililochafuliwa na masizi yanayotokana na moshi.

Female Solar Engineers Light Up Remote Villages in Zanzibar

June 6, 2019

By Kizito Makoye KENDWA, Tanzania (IDN) – As darkness falls, Natasha Mahmood and her brother huddle around the weak flame of a paraffin lamp, rushing to finish their homework before their mother blows it out to save fuel. “I often try to get it done early. But that’s not always the case. My teacher sometimes punishes me for failing to complete my work,” says Mahmood, as a trail of smoke from the lamp rises into a corrugated roof smirched with soot. (P08) GERMAN | JAPANESE TEXT VERSION PDF | SWAHILI

Nature Contributes to Economic Prosperity and Well-Being

New Laos-China Rail Link Opens Up Southeast Asia for Trade and Tourism

Pandemic Raises Stakes for Success of The SDGs — Private Sector Collaboration Crucial

Clean Cooking Technology Important To Achieving Sustainable Energy Access

Renewables Are the Building Blocks of Global Energy Transition

Urgent Need for Accelerating SDG Progress in Asia-Pacific

New Initiative Helps Tackling Clean Cooking Crisis in Rwanda

Urgent Action Needed to Scale-up Energy Access in LDCs

Wahandisi wa Nishati ya Jua wa Kike Wanatoa Mwangaza katika Vijiji vya Mbali kule Zanzibar

Female Solar Engineers Light Up Remote Villages in Zanzibar

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