Energy and Water

Many argue that carbon taxation tops the list of effective tools designated to combat climate change and achieve sustainability goals. However, adopting a carbon tax is a significant policy decision.

ESG investing has rapidly transitioned from a socially responsible philosophy into a mainstream form of sustainable finance. This workshop looks at the entire financial services value chain both from regulator and asset owner perspectives to facilitate stronger ESG practices.

Transboundary basins provide water for 3 billion people worldwide. Integrated River Basin Management is the most promising vehicle for overcoming imminent water crises. Cooperation between states for shared river basin governance and management is simply imperative.

As public and concessional sources are scarce, renewable energy project finance calls for the active engagement of the private sector. RET projects require a sophisticated understanding of financial modeling, risk mitigation, and credit enhancement mechanisms.

Renewable energy refers to those sources that are naturally replenished and have minimal environmental impact. Clean sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal produce minimal GHG emissions and help reduce carbon footprint. In addition, they support energy security by diversifying the mix and reducing the reliance on fossil fuel imports.

Access to WASH is a prerequisite for health, contributes to the development of livelihoods, and helps create more resilient communities. Currently, around 2.2 billion people are deprived of safely managed drinking water, while 4.2 billion lack safely managed sanitation services.

Rapid Urbanization and Increased Consumption of goods have turned waste management into a critical challenge of 21st Century.

Integrated water resource management addresses water-related conflicts by considering social, economic, and environmental dimensions. This training program has been developed to aid efficient and equitable water allocation and support the long-term viability of water resources.