UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collectio... more UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. Learn more... ProQuest, Role of microcredit in rural poverty alleviation: A case study of Grameen Bikas Bank in Eastern Development Region, Nepal. ...
ABSTRACT The dramatically increasing population of Asia necessitates equally as dramatic increase... more ABSTRACT The dramatically increasing population of Asia necessitates equally as dramatic increase in energy supply to meet demand. Rapidly increasing energy demand is a major concern for Asian countries because the increase in demand is being met through the increased use of fossil fuel supply, largely domestic coal and imported fuel. Renewable energy supply presents a lower emission pathway that could be a viable option for steering off the higher emissions path. However, several market, economic, institutional, technical, and socio-cultural barriers hinder countries in moving from high to low emission pathway. Following a discussion on the rising demand for energy in Asia and the prospects of partly satisfying it with renewable energy, we outline the reasons for government support to tackle the barriers for widespread diffusion of grid-based renewable energy. Additionally, we also discuss workable models for strategic government intervention to support diffusion of grid-based renewable energy in Asia.
This report builds on an earlier review of the Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) portfolio... more This report builds on an earlier review of the Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) portfolio with regard to community benefits and their contribution to broader socioeconomic and environmentally sustainable development. It highlights the diverse contributions of CDCF projects in enhancing rural and poor community livelihoods, and aims to identify broad features and insights on delivering development plus carbon based on concrete experience from the CDCF portfolio to date. The assessment also infers a number of key lessons to enhance the effectiveness of delivering community benefits: a) the effectiveness of CDCF projects is maximized when community benefits are intrinsic to the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project itself. In projects with indirect benefits, effectiveness is maximized when Community Benefit Plan (CBP) are integrated within the social corporate responsibility arm of the project sponsor or the broader local development initiatives; b) CBPs establish a clear &...
ABSTRACT Cities are the major contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They account... more ABSTRACT Cities are the major contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They account for about 75% of global energy consumption and up to 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With the ongoing rapid increase in urban population, expansion of middle class in urban centers in developing countries, and availability of cheaper vehicles such as Tata Nano and Bajaj RE60 in India, the demand for energy and associated emissions from cities are expected to grow rapidly. Though cities are in a better position to mitigate climate change, it does not necessary mean that there is a willingness on their part to capitalize on these mitigation opportunities. Climate change mitigation is not the priority for them because they face a number of competing priorities including local economic growth and development and service delivery. This paper suggests a range of policy tools that can help cities achieve both local priorities as well as reduce emissions, including GHGs. The suggested policies will be effective when used synergistically.
UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collectio... more UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. Learn more... ProQuest, Role of microcredit in rural poverty alleviation: A case study of Grameen Bikas Bank in Eastern Development Region, Nepal. ...
ABSTRACT The dramatically increasing population of Asia necessitates equally as dramatic increase... more ABSTRACT The dramatically increasing population of Asia necessitates equally as dramatic increase in energy supply to meet demand. Rapidly increasing energy demand is a major concern for Asian countries because the increase in demand is being met through the increased use of fossil fuel supply, largely domestic coal and imported fuel. Renewable energy supply presents a lower emission pathway that could be a viable option for steering off the higher emissions path. However, several market, economic, institutional, technical, and socio-cultural barriers hinder countries in moving from high to low emission pathway. Following a discussion on the rising demand for energy in Asia and the prospects of partly satisfying it with renewable energy, we outline the reasons for government support to tackle the barriers for widespread diffusion of grid-based renewable energy. Additionally, we also discuss workable models for strategic government intervention to support diffusion of grid-based renewable energy in Asia.
This report builds on an earlier review of the Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) portfolio... more This report builds on an earlier review of the Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) portfolio with regard to community benefits and their contribution to broader socioeconomic and environmentally sustainable development. It highlights the diverse contributions of CDCF projects in enhancing rural and poor community livelihoods, and aims to identify broad features and insights on delivering development plus carbon based on concrete experience from the CDCF portfolio to date. The assessment also infers a number of key lessons to enhance the effectiveness of delivering community benefits: a) the effectiveness of CDCF projects is maximized when community benefits are intrinsic to the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project itself. In projects with indirect benefits, effectiveness is maximized when Community Benefit Plan (CBP) are integrated within the social corporate responsibility arm of the project sponsor or the broader local development initiatives; b) CBPs establish a clear &...
ABSTRACT Cities are the major contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They account... more ABSTRACT Cities are the major contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They account for about 75% of global energy consumption and up to 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With the ongoing rapid increase in urban population, expansion of middle class in urban centers in developing countries, and availability of cheaper vehicles such as Tata Nano and Bajaj RE60 in India, the demand for energy and associated emissions from cities are expected to grow rapidly. Though cities are in a better position to mitigate climate change, it does not necessary mean that there is a willingness on their part to capitalize on these mitigation opportunities. Climate change mitigation is not the priority for them because they face a number of competing priorities including local economic growth and development and service delivery. This paper suggests a range of policy tools that can help cities achieve both local priorities as well as reduce emissions, including GHGs. The suggested policies will be effective when used synergistically.
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