7th Asia Clean Energy Forum 2012

4 June 2012 - 8 June 2012
Venue: 
ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

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Subject: 
Climate change
Subject: 
Energy
Subject: 
Environment
Keywords: 
clean energy
adb event
2012
Language: 
English
Year: 
2012

Click: Capturing Images of Inclusive Growth

Photos depicting ways to address development challenges win major awards at a photo competition held during ADB's 45th Annual Meeting.

12 Things to Know in 2012: Sustainable Development

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The Rio+20 Conference will take place in June to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. Here are 12 things to know about sustainable development.

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Historic Agreements Bring Long-Awaited TAPI Pipeline Closer to Reality

Historic Agreements Bring Long-Awaited TAPI Pipeline Closer to Reality

After more than 20 years of delicate negotiations, a 1,800-kilometer natural gas pipeline that connects one of Central Asia’s largest energy suppliers with South Asia’s critically underserved market has come one step closer to reality, marking an unprecedented new chapter in regional relations.

Release Date: 
23 May 2012
Year: 
2012

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Afghanistan
India
Pakistan
Turkmenistan
Subject: 
Energy
Subject: 
Regional cooperation and integration
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ADB Prices $1.25 Billion 3-Year Global Bond

ADB Prices $1.25 Billion 3-Year Global Bond

ADB returned to the US dollar bond market yesterday with the pricing of a $1.25 billion 3-year global benchmark bond issue. The proceeds of the Bank’s third global bond issue of the year will form part of the bank’s ordinary capital resources and will be used in its non-concessional operations.

Release Date: 
23 May 2012
Year: 
2012

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Subject: 
ADB funds and products
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Safeguarding Regional Financial Stability

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ASEAN+3 countries improve regional financial resilience under the Asian Bond Market Initiative and Chang Mai Initiative Multilaterization.

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ADB Welcomes Passage of Secured Transactions Act

ADB welcomes the passing of a new Secured Transactions Act in Palau, which will make it easier for local people to conduct business in the island nation. ADB supported the drafting of the Act, which was prepared following extensive consultations.

Release Date: 
17 May 2012
Year: 
2012

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Country: 
Palau
Subject: 
Capacity development
Subject: 
Private sector
Subject: 
Private sector development
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Donor Report 2011: Partnering for Development

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A new report explains the wide range of financing options available to partners seeking to expand their commitment to developing the Asia and Pacific region.

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ADB Sells $339 Million in Clean Energy Bonds

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised the equivalent of $339 million from its second sale of Clean Energy Bonds to Japanese retail investors. The bonds will support ADB’s ongoing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Asia and the Pacific.

Release Date: 
16 May 2012
Year: 
2012

Media Inquiries: 
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Country: 
Japan
Representative Office: 
ERO
JRO
NARO
Subject: 
ADB funds and products
Subject: 
Climate change
Subject: 
Energy
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ADB Support Brightens Dark Highway Tunnel with Solar-Powered Lights

A poorly lit four-lane tunnel that crosses one of Metro Manila’s key thoroughfares has been illuminated using solar technology and a public-private partnership supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The sub-standard lights of the Boni Tunnel, which intersects EDSA, were replaced with solar-powered light emitting diodes or LEDs.

Release Date: 
16 May 2012
Year: 
2012

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Country: 
Philippines
Subject: 
Transport and ICT
Subject: 
Urban development
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Energy Efficiency
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