Last update: December 18, 2008

Energy Security Section

The objective of UNESCAP's energy activities is to strengthen the capacity of member and associate member countries to achieve sustainable energy development. The objective is pursued through two main tiers of operation: facilitation of policy dialogues and technical assistance activities on energy for sustainable development.

Latest News

	Meeting on Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Central Asia including SPECA countries held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 18- 21 November 2008

	Upcoming meeting on Energy Cooperation in North-East Asia to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Postponed)

	Sixty-fourth Session of the Commission proposes new resolution to promote renewable technology transfer for energy security and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific

	Theme study on Energy Security and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific

	North-east Asia energy working group meets in Thailand to discuss further opportunities for collaboration

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Electric power sector developments Regional information on electric power sector development for 2003 to 2005 is now available under the “Electricity and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific” electronic publication, which can be access through the following link More information ....

Capacity-building on renewable energy training in the Pacific Through institutional capacity building, a subregional approach to expanding and improving renewable energy training activities in the Pacific is being facilitated. More information ....

Energy cooperation in North-East Asia The secretariat is serving as an interim secretariat for a Steering Committee to work towards a collaborative framework for energy cooperation in North-East Asia to realize the great potential for trade and exchange of energy in the region. More information ....