How one of Asias most dirty fuel-reliant areas can transition to clean energy use

Published: June 17, 2021, 12:35 a.m.

Central Asia remains highly dependent on polluting solid fuels despite significantly increasing access to cleaner alternatives in the region. \n\nIn this podcast, ADBI\u2019s Dina Azhgaliyeva and Ranjeeta Mishra, and CAREC Institute\u2019s Kamalbek Karymshakov explain the implications of this gap, and what policy makers can do about it moving forward.\n\nThe discussion draws upon their recent article in the Journal of Environmental Management entitled, \u201cWhy energy access is not enough for choosing clean cooking fuels\u201d and ADBI working paper entitled, \u201cWhat determines coal consumption for heating residential space in Central Asia.\u201d \n\nRead the transcript\nhttps://bit.ly/2TxU9aE\n\nRelated link\nWhy Is Energy Access Not Enough for Choosing Clean Cooking Fuels? Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond\nhttps://bit.ly/3gtArpF\n\nWhat determines coal consumption for heating residential space in Central Asia\nhttps://bit.ly/2UbPXha