International NGOs in Global Governance. The Case of Climate Negotiations and Climate Finance

Nowadays, Global Governance is not only the purview of state actors interacting through international treaties but also a space where many diverse non-state actors participate in decision making. It is particularly prominent in climate change diplomacy given the variety of scientific, policy, technical and financial expertise it requires and which non-state actors can provide. As demonstrated by the last conference of parties (COP24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), INGOs participated in the negotiations as observers, representing the interests of local governments, indigenous people, women, youth, business and industry, and the scientific community.

Digitalisierung im Energiesektor

Erfahrungen aus Europa und Asien

Digitalisierung gehört zu den wichtigen Entwicklungen der Energiebranche. Sie bringt technologische Verbesserungen, beinflusst aber auch Energiesicherheit. KAS RECAP und KAS MNED veranstalten einen Workshop zur Frage, wie Digitalisierung Energiesysteme gestaltet.

Investition in Energieeffizienz: Verbesserung des politischen Rahmens von Hongkong

Erfahrungen aus Metropolen in China, Japan und Europa

Buildings account for a considerable amount of overall energy consumption in cities. Therefore, improving energy efficiency is one of the key policies for cities to mitigate climate change. The launch event will present the main findings of the research project by the Business and Environment Council (BEC), supported by KAS RECAP on energy conservation. It compares buildings’ energy efficiency policies and measures of different metropolitan cities with the situation in Hong Kong and offers policy recommendations for the local Government.

Powering up Sustainable Development for Asia

The Future of Global and Regional Investment in Asia’s Energy Sector

Renewable energy technologies not only help to mitigate climate change by substituting for carbon-emitting fossil fuels, but also can expand energy security by avoiding exposure to the volatility of fossil fuel markets. Renewables, can also help provide cheap and reliable energy to areas where grid-based provision is unreliable or otherwise prohibited by geography or high costs. The increased efficiency and renewable nature of such energy can improve energy availability, energy security and economic resilience.

UN Civil Society Organizations' Forum

Third Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific

With the support of KAS RECAP, Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) Asia and the Pacific Office host a Major Group and Stakeholders’ Forum on 23rd January 2019. This workshop provides representatives from the civil society in Asia a platform to discuss their positions and strategic inputs, and ensure that voices of marginalized sectors and grassroots are included in the Third Forum of Ministers.

Envisioning Asia - SDG and Local Development

International Workshop

The workshop will gather all Webinar participants from five Asian countries to finalize their multimedia essays and to prepare their presentations in the United Nations' Major Group and Stakeholders’ Forum in Singapore.

CarbonCare® Conference 2018 Accelerating Green Finance in Asia: Investing in a +1.5 Degrees World

4 December 2018 (Tuesday) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm The Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse

“Limiting global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels would be a herculean task, involving rapid, dramatic changes in how governments, industries and societies function, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The world is on track for around 3 degrees of warming by the end of the century if it doesn’t make major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. It could breach 1.5 °C as early as 2030 if global warming continues at its current rate. At this very juncture, one of the best approaches to tackle this global challenge is to identify the gaps and opportunities for green investments, and to deliver tangible benefits by channeling funds to high-impact projects through green finance. Policy and finance experts from around the region will share their insight on how to accelerate green finance in Asia. This is a pertinent question not only for practitioners in the finance sector, but also for all business and civil society leaders who are committed to avoiding the worst outcome for our future generations.”

Nachhaltigkeit in globalen Wertschöpfungsketten

Internationaler Workshop

Durch offene Märkte sind Unternehmen und die Wirtschaft immer stärker in globale Wertschöpfungsketten eingebunden. Diese Verbindungen gehen mit einer stärkeren Verantwortung für soziale und Umweltbedingungen sowie Eindämmung des Klimawandels einher.

Unsere Antworten auf den Klimawandel

Internationale Konferenz

Der Klimawandel ist eine der größten heutigen Herausforderungen für die Menschheit. Er hat unter Anderem massive Einflüsse auf die weltweite Wirtschaft. Insbesondere globale Produktions- und Wertschöpfungsketten sowie Arbeitsmärkte sind betroffen.

Energiesicherheit und Energiemarktintegration in Südasien

Wege zu einer verbesserten Energieversorgung und regionaler Stabilität

In Südasien wächst die Nachfrage nach Energie rasant. Die Vorzüge eines verknüpften Energiesystems werden jedoch noch nicht ausgeschöpft. KAS RECAP und COSATT veranstalten einen Workshop über das Potenzial energiepolitischer Kooperation in Südasien.