Climate change pushing Asia towards doom
Much of Asia may see 50 per cent more rainfall due to climate change, although countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan may experience a decline in rainfall by 20 to 50 per cent, says a new report by the
Uzbekistan
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Economics of climate change mitigation in central and west Asia
Ecological complexity and diverse ecosystems give Central and West Asia rich natural resources and hydrocarbon reserves. Countries in this region are exposed to climate change risks, and there is growing
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Air pollution may cause more premature deaths in India, China: OECD report
According to the OECD report, air pollution is also likely to cost around $2.6 trillion annually, in terms of sick days, medical bills and reduced agricultural output globally. Air Pollution could cause
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The potential for snow to supply human water demand in the present and future
<p>Runoff from snowmelt is regarded as a vital water source for people and ecosystems throughout the Northern Hemisphere (NH). Numerous studies point to the threat global warming poses to the timing and
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Sleeping with the enemy? Capturing internal risks in the logical framework of a water management project
<p>Logframes are fundamental to contemporary development. However, there are ongoing debates about their efficacy. This paper pinpoints the limitations of the logframe approach in a water project in Central
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Social Protection Index: Assessing Results for Asia and the Pacific
This report analyzes comprehensive 2009 data on government social protection programs in 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) used its Social Protection Index to help
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China pushes for regional energy club
China has been actively pushing for the establishment of a semi-official multilateral platform for energy cooperation, particularly with its neighbors in central Asia, an industry official said Tuesday.
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Uzbekistan gets $2.54 bln in loans for gas project
Uzbekistan has signed a deal with a consortium of foreign banks to obtain loans worth a total of $2.54 billion to build a gas and chemicals complex on its Surgil field, state oil and gas company Uzbekneftegaz
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Asia energy summit in Colombo
Representatives from 13 countries attended the second Asia Energy Security Summit 2012, which commenced on Wednesday in Colombo. Participants include experts in the field and sub fields of energy of
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Asia Energy Security Summit begins today in Sri Lanka capital
The second Asia Energy Security Summit 2012, a Track 2 diplomacy initiative, debating Asian geopolitics, energy and infrastructure security will begin in the Sri Lankan capital city Colombo today with