In the People’s Republic of China, there is a rapid increase in electricity demand and a heavy reliance on its vast coal reserves as a result of an energy-intensive economic growth. Here’s how ADB is helping the country decarbonize its power sector.
Source: Asian Development Bank.
Series of Expert Discussions and Book Launch on “Economics of Climate Change in East Asia”
Gordon Hughes, University of Edinburgh, explains the different costs associated with the different options of reducing carbon emission. He also stresses that climate proofing, which makes infrastructure less vulnerable to climate change, can mitigate threatening outcomes.
International Expert Meeting on Improving Air Quality in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region
Benjamin Barratt, King’s College London, shares how air quality affects everyone, London has been dealing with air pollution for 60 years, and approaches to improve urban air quality.
International Expert Meeting on Improving Air Quality in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region
Axel Friedrich, International Council for Clean Transportation, discusses how cities worldwide have made their air more breathable citing examples, such as, Mexico City and Bangkok. He also adds the PRC could make itself a regional model by taking comprehensive approaches to reduce emissions.
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