This publication documents the proceedings of the Second Clean Stove Initiative (CSI) Forum and South-South Knowledge Exchange Event of the World Bank’s East Asia and Pacific (EAP) CSI Program, which was held April 26–29, 2014, in Beijing…
The urban population in the developing world is expected to more than double by the middle of the twenty-first century, from 2.3 billion in 2005 to 5.3 billion in 2050. Large cities are growing very rapidly, and services are struggling to…
Cities account for about two-thirds of the world’s final energy consumption. This share is projected to be almost three-quarters by 2030 due to continued urbanization in developing countries (IEA 2008). Using energy more efficiently…
Though securing a sustainable urban transport system in any city is a complex task, it can be achieved through the foundation of a clear vision, sound policies, comprehensive plans, and strong institutions. It needs strong champions who…
About one-third of global energy is consumed in residential, public, and commercial buildings (collectively referred to as buildings), where it is used for space heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting, cooking, water heating,…
