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SWITCH Asia project to promote energy efficiency in China

January 25, 2010

China’s demand for energy remains high, as high-energy consuming industries are leading the way in China’s economic development. The project „Higher Efficiency Power and Distribution Transformers Promotion Project” works towards energy efficiency by increasing the market penetration of higher efficiency transformers. » Read more...

SusCon Conference highlights strategic value of biodiversity

January 24, 2010

The 2nd International Sustainability Conference (SusCon) focuses on the topic “Biodiversity – a strategic value in a greening economy”. In the UN Year of biodiversity this topic has been chosen to discuss with business leaders, public institutions and NGO’s how to build the “green new deal” and thus support also the rapid decline of biodiversity. The conference will not only present innovative entrepreneurial as well as regulatory solutions but also initiate new business models. » Read more...

Retailer goes green

January 21, 2010

In China retailer Wal-Mart China started a nationwide community education initiative to encourage a low-carbon lifestyle to mitigate global warming. The retailer aims to conduct a number of activities in 90 Chinese cities to promote a low-carbon lifestyle. The objective is to make people aware of the impact global warming on everyone's daily life. » Read more...

Better E-waste management in India

January 07, 2010

By 2012 waste consisting of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is expected to grow 8 lakh tones in India. Only 40 per cent of India’s total e-waste is recycled. A new SWITCH Asia project on E-Waste will now improve waste management in the urban centres of Dehli, Bangalore, Kolkota and Pune. » Read more...

Sri Lankan Chamber of Commerce to promote sustainable tourism with EC funds

January 04, 2010

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), under the SWITCH - Asia Programme funded by the European Commission, is enhancing the environmental performance of Sri Lankan hotels. The project aims to increase market acceptance by promoting green hotels with a low carbon foot print. The main beneficiaries of the project are small and medium hotels. Within four years the project will support 350 Sri Lankan hotels to reduce their energy and water consumption up to 20%. » Read more...

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