Issue 11, December 2023
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SPOTLIGHT FROM SECRETARIAT
Welcome to TUEWAS newsletter!
Our newsletter is all about bringing you the latest updates and insights filled with informative articles, publications, completed and upcoming events, and more from our members projects across the Asia-Pacific region. Our aim is to enrich your knowledge and keep you informed about the latest trends and developments. As always, our members have shared lots of inspiring stories and knowledge products, we are sure you will find relevant information for your context.
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Raghu, Donaya, Khaekhai, Natasha
Raghu Babu Nukala
Donaya Siamwalla
Khaekhai Tanasansopin
Natasha Krisanalome
SPOTLIGHT FROM SECRETARIAT
HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY, TUrbOCliC!!
Welcome Our New Speaker of the Water Woking Group
Ms. Laura Sustersic is the GIZ Project Director of the “Support to Ganga rejuvenation” project and of the India-EU Water Partnership Action. She has more than 20 years experience in water management and water supply & sanitation in Asia, Africa and Europe. Laura works in India with GIZ since 2018.
Before India she was consulting for GIZ, GEF, EU and other organizations in the fields of humanitarian aid and reconstruction especially in Africa and addressing issues of WASH and community resilience in fragile settings and for reconstruction.
She holds MSc. in Water Resources Engineering and Management, a Diploma in International Environmental Law and a Master in Geopolitics.
Welcome Our New Task Force Leads
Anneli Stutz – New Boosting Women Representation in TUEWAS Sector Task Force Lead
Anneli Stutz is an advisor on Transport and Climate Change at GIZ, working on the NDC Transport Initiative for Asia with a focus on gender and project monitoring. Before joining the team based in Germany, she worked for the Indo-German Energy Program in India since 2019, to promote cooperation regarding energy transition and was leading the project on energy efficient district cooling.
Martin Keim – Just Transition Task Force Lead
Martin Keim has been Advisor for “Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition“ (IKI JET) at the Brussels office of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) since June 2023. Before, he worked as Head of Programme for European Energy Transition at the European Union office of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in Brussels from 2019 to May 2023, where he was the chief executive editor of the European Mobility Atlas 2021. Before joining the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, he worked as a research assistant at the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) in Berlin, also known as the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, within the project ‘The Geopolitics of Energy Transformation’. Prior to SWP, Martin gained experience in EU energy affairs within the private sector. Martin holds a BA in ‘International and European Governance’ from the University of Münster, and a MA in ‘International and European Governance’ and ‘Strategy, Intelligence and Risk Management’ from Sciences Po Lille and the University of Münster.
HIGHLIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
The draft policy framework circulated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) highlights the importance and relevance of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) powered livelihoods in rejuvenating the rural economy.
Recent Mekong River Commission’s policy briefs make an economic case for Nature-based Solutions to promote ecosystem-based adaptation for flood and drought resilience in the Lower Mekong Basin.
Holkar Cricket Stadium is shining bright! The installation of an advanced 200 kWp solar PV system on its roof demonstrates the potential of innovative solar areas and makes a valuable contribution to a greener India.
Supporting the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), GIZ Pakistan is providing technical cooperation support to municipalities (water & sanitation, streetlighting, buildings and fleet management) across Pakistani cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) provinces.
In Bangladesh, the “Liveable and Inclusive Cities for All” (LICA) project has launched Urban Living Labs in four cities as an initial and bottom-up step for improving Urban Environmental Management Services.
The CoPs are expected to foster collaboration in coal regions where members strengthen strategies and harvest good practices to implement a just energy transition.
The GIZ-supported project “Improved Service Delivery for Citizens in Cambodia” (ISD) produced a movie with the Cambodia-based filmmaker Mr. Rafael Winer. The movie “Leave nothing behind” is showcasing three companies / NGOs in Cambodia that actively support the recycling of plastic-waste.
The multifaceted impact of Energy Management System (EnMS) implementation in municipal services and their integral role in achieving sustainable growth in Pakistan.
Strengthening GIZ’s sustainability goal for the Aquaculture sector the Promotion of Solar Water Pumps (IGEN-PSWP) and the Sustainable Aquaculture for Food and Livelihood (SAFAL) projects collaborated. In Assam and Odisha, PSWP projects have been working to integrate Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) technologies in Aquaculture value chain.
Mobility is one of the vital aspects of urban activities. By implementing sustainable urban transport, the quality of life in the urban area will surely improve.
Did you know that using a water filter can reduce plastic waste? You can avoid using plastic-bottled water by using a water filter, contributing to plastic waste reduction.
The Southeast Asia Information Platform for the Energy Transition (SIPET) has been showcased at events around the Southeast Asia region to promote dialogue and collaboration between energy transition stakeholders.
DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
GRASS Baseline Study in Kapuas Hulu, Indonesia
The GRASS project through RASA Consulting conducted a baseline study in Kapuas Hulu to assess the livelihoods of farmers and examined gender social inclusion in the context of four commodities: oil palm , natural rubber, cacao and coffee in the target area. The study classified villages into two categories based on their proximity to markets: good access (close to off-takers) and poor access (far from off-takers). The report also delved into the factors behind the ever-increasing land-use conversion rate from natural rubber to oil palm. The adoption of digital technology is hampered by low telecommunication network coverage.
Key buzzwords
#GRASSProject #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #Resilience #Indonesia
Recommendations for Remote Monitoring and Control Requirements for Rooftop Solar PV Systems in Viet Nam
A team of national and international experts reviewed local practices and recommendations towards remote monitoring and remote control of RTS in Viet Nam, using international best practices as reference from countries that have reached a high RTS share (Germany, Australia, and the United States – with focus on Hawaii and California).
Key buzzwords
#CIRTS #rooftopsolar #remotemonitoring #remotecontrolling #Vietnam
Key Achievement of Bioenergy BEM Project
The project “Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Vietnam” aims to boost the use of biomass for heat and electricity in Vietnam. It focuses on improving the planning, technical, and financial skills of key players in the biomass energy sector to facilitate successful investment projects. The project operates in three primary areas: Legal and Regulatory Framework, Capacity Development, and Technology Cooperation.
Key buzzwords
#BEM #bioenergy #keyachievemnts #Vietnam
Bioenergy - A Journey Towards Green Viet Nam
After four years of operation, the “Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam” (BEM) project concluded its activities in late September 2023. Please join us in looking back at BEM’s key activities and proud achievements in this clip.
Key buzzwords
#BEM #bioenergy #sustainability #greenVietnam
Climate Finance for Carbon Neutrality in Thailand
In accordance with the recommendations enumerated in CASE’s carbon neutrality scenario, this report examines financial instruments intended to aid the energy sector’s transition to carbon neutrality in Thailand. The objective is to propose financial mechanisms or instruments that support the reduction of carbon emissions in the energy, transportation, and industry sectors.
Key buzzwords
Climate finance, taxonomy, carbon neutrality, Thailand
EVENTS, TRAININGS AND WEBINARS
Completed Events
October 17, 2023
Aryaduta Hotel Menteng Jakarta, Indonesia
October 16-17, 2023
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
October 19, 2023
Pekanbaru, Indonesia
September 21, 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
October 24, 2023
Suwon Convention Center, Republic of Korea
January – October 2023
Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
October 18, 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
July 24 – 28, 2023
Vocational College of Machinery and Irrigation Dong Nai (VCMI)
October 17-18, 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
September 10-15, 2023
Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, PR China
June 6-7, 2023
Cairo Marriott Hotel Omar Khayyam Casino Zamalek, Egypt
June 30, 2023
Bangkok, Thailand
September 26 -29, 2023
Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
September 6 – 8, 2023 in Ho Chi Minh and September 20 – 22, 2023 in Da Nang
September 2023
6 Districts and Municipalities in Cambodia
July 24 – 28, 2023
Vocational College of Machinery and Irrigation Dong Nai (VCMI)
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