The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Energy

Last updated on 22 August 2007

Energy: cleaning up the act

This newsletter published by the Singapore Environment Council contains a range of articles exploring the current dependency on fossil fuels and the opportunities for investing in greener energy options. (Green Volunteers Network: 2007) More info >>

Working energy resource Kit

This Working Energy Resource Kit, produced by the Australian Greenhouse Office, is designed to help council energy managers develop best practices by providing simple and effective methods for improving energy efficiency and greenhouse performance. (Australian Greenhouse Office) More info >>

Achieving industrial energy efficiency in Malaysia

This report discusses the aims, experiences, outcomes and lessons from a program in Malaysia, funded by the UNDP and Global Environment Facility that sought to improve energy efficiency in eight industrial sectors. (UNDP Energy and Environment: August 2006) More info >>

Renewable energy projects handbook

The Renewable Energy Projects Handbook is a manual and information source on how to successfully identify, design and implement renewable energy projects in developed and developing countries. (World Energy Council) More info >>

How do the peri-urban poor meet their energy needs?

This case study of a shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aimed to investigate how the peri-urban poor meet their energy needs, the constraints they face, and what the policy implications might be. (Energy Sector Management Assistance Program: February 2006) More info >>

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