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Asoka Abeygunawardana Executive Director - Energy Forum

Energy Security and Low Carbon Development in South Asia. Asoka Abeygunawardana Executive Director - Energy Forum Adviser to the Minister of Power and Energy. South Asia at night (satellite image). SAARC Statement on Climate Change

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Asoka Abeygunawardana Executive Director - Energy Forum

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  1. Energy Security and Low Carbon Development in South Asia Asoka Abeygunawardana Executive Director - Energy Forum Adviser to the Minister of Power and Energy South Asia at night (satellite image)

  2. SAARC Statement on Climate Change • Also Mindful that the Member States of SAARC as developing countries face the dual challenge of addressing the negative impacts of climate change and pursuing socio-economic development GHG Emissions % by sectors in the South Asia

  3. SAARC Statement on Climate Change • Also Mindful that the Member States of SAARC as developing countries face the dual challenge of addressing the negative impacts of climate change and pursuing socio-economic development Electrification in South Asia in 2009 Source: IEA, World Energy Outlook 2010 South Asia average – but not 24 x 7

  4. Source: IEA

  5. Current Situation

  6. India projections Source: Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe), New Delhi

  7. Green House Gases- Pakistan

  8. Generation Expansion Plan - Sri Lanka - 2009

  9. Energy Supply Policy At 15 EUR/Ton & 0.78 kg/kWh Who is paying for whom?

  10. Energy Supply Policy • Theoretically Estimated Potential - 3000 times the current need • Technically Feasible Potential • Economically Feasible Potential • Environmentally Sound Potential

  11. SAARC Statement on Climate Change • Commission a study to explore the feasibility of establishing a SAARC mechanism which would provide capital for projects that promote low-carbon technology and renewable energy; • and a Low-carbon Research and Development Institute in South Asian University; • for bridging the gap between the avoided economic cost and avoided financial cost !!!

  12. Low carbon economy: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Frugality- Life styles Thank you

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