Blogs - Just transition

The Under Representation of South Asian Women in the Climate Change debate

By Anam Zeb and Farshad Usyan
There has been a shift in the way women are considered in climate change discussions. We are being urged to stop thinking of women as victims of climate change, but as a valuable resource, capable of contributing to local, national, regional and global efforts to counter climate change.

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President Keen on Renewable Energy Options for Sri Lanka

By Zahrah Rizwan
Climate change is one of the key challenges that the world is facing today. Sri Lanka is already feeling its impacts. When discussing about climate change, mitigation becomes a key component, given that it is the primary form to reduce impacts of climate change.

100 % Renewable Energy – How reasonable is CSO demand for stopping fossil fuel-based electricity in developing country?

By Sudhir Sharma
100% renewable energy (RE) is the new push of CSOs working in the field of Climate Change. I agree that we need to get to 100% RE if we want to save this world from drastic climate change. Decreasing RE prices (solar and wind) is giving this argument a more stringency.

Low Carbon Development in South Asia: Challenges, Prospects and Prerequisites

By Raman Mehta and Sudhir Sharma
South Asia, which is the most densely populated region in the world, is home to 1.7 billion people, or around 23% of the global population.  The region contributes around 6% of the GHG emissions, the bulk of which emanate from India, which is home to 1.2 billion people.

Wish List to Mr Prime Minister – Securing Energy for Poor in India

By Sudhir Sharma
The New Prime Minister has taken the reins of India with the hopes of many behind him to make a change to put India on the path of growth again. I would like to add my small little wish to the long list Mr Prime Minister you already have.

Electrifying With Coal: SL Energy Crisis Simmering

By Senashia Ekanayake
With nearly 91% of the country electrified (CBSL 2012 Annual Report), Sri Lanka definitely has one of the most reliable power supplies and is definitely steps ahead of its South Asian neighbours. Predictions state that the whole country is to be electrified by the end of this year.

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