Transcript ADB`s reaction on G8 energy&climate

Introduction
Yogesh Vyas
Head, PSDU
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Energy in Africa
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Energy and
development nexus
• Energy is central to all developmental
interventions
• Energy is a pre-requisite for poverty
alleviation and attainment of the MDGs
• The poor are forced to pay a higher price for
their energy. The price is paid in form of:
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Human time and labour
Economic cost
Health costs (mainly indoor air pollution), and
Social and gender impact of energy services.
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Climate Change effects
and impacts
1990 CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and land-use change
Africa is not a major contributor to GHG emissions. Largest share of Africa’s
contribution is from land use change and not from energy consumption
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Climate Change effects
and impacts
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Climate Change effects
and impacts
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Climate Change effects
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More severe droughts
Desertification
Changing eco systems
Reduced crop yields
Flooding and storms
Increased vector diseases
Rising sea level
Etc.
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