Abt Global was proud to sponsor and attend the 19th Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF), one of the longest-running and most impactful clean energy meetings in Asia and the Pacific.
The theme of this year’s ACEF was “Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition and Ensuring Energy Security and Affordability – Time for Urgent Action Now.” Abt’s experts shared insights on concrete actions that can accelerate the financing of clean, affordable, and equitable energy solutions in the Asia Pacific region.
Pre-Forum Roundtable
From Pledge to Action: Energy Efficiency in the Asia Pacific
Hosted by: CLASP, Mission Efficiency, and SEforAll
June 3, 2024 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm (GMT+8), Multi-Function Hall 1
Abt Speaker: Bavuudorj Ovgor, Power Planning and Utility Performance Lead, USAID's Mongolia Energy Governance Activity
This roundtable convenes energy efficiency experts, government representatives, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and other key stakeholders in the Asia Pacific region to chart a collaborative path towards doubling regional energy efficiency by 2030. Participants will assess current readiness, identify regional strengths and opportunities, and develop a concrete action roadmap. Leveraging the power of partnerships, this roadmap will translate global pledges into tangible progress to achieve energy efficiency targets.
Meet our Experts at ACEF 2024
- Jason Ray Hutchison, Senior Director, Clean Energy & Climate Mitigation, Abt Global
- Tsolmon Namkhainyam, Modern Energy Technologies Lead, USAID's Mongolia Energy Governance Activity
- Bavuudorj Ovgor, Power Planning and Utility Performance Lead, USAID's Mongolia Energy Governance Activity
Additional Resources
In Tajikistan, a Step Towards Methane Reduction
Learn how USAID’s Comprehensive Action Against Climate Change Initiative (CACCI) supported Tajikistan to join the Global Methane Pledge.
Clean Power Asia
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USAID Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI)
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How Can We Deliver Reliable Energy to Africa’s Health Sector?
Joan Chahenza shares how the Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) is working to enhance private sector participation in health facility electrification in sub-Saharan Africa.
A Brighter Tomorrow for Mongolia’s Energy Sector
Mongolia’s electricity and heating sectors face numerous challenges, including a reliance on coal-fired plants and antiquated infrastructure that struggles to meet demand. Limited reserve capacity means the government often must import expensive power…
Capturing Methane From Wastewater in Developing Countries
Municipal wastewater accounts for a substantial amount of methane emissions worldwide. Capturing and using methane from wastewater systems can help mitigate climate change and provide a source of local clean energy. However, cities in developing…
Fostering Access to Climate Finance for Adaptation in the Caribbean
Abt will lead USAID’s Resilient Economies and Sectors Activity (RESET) program to promote climate finance for sustainable, localized climate solutions.