03 Nov 2026 09:30 am - 11:00 am
SESSION DETAILS
Topic: Procurement of E-buses: Enabling Private Sector E-bus Transition
Date: 3 November 2026
Time: 9:30 am (India time) ,
11:00 am (Bangkok time)
Duration: 90 mins
Language: English
Contact: Avantika Arjuna
E-mail: avantika.arjuna@iclei.org / alpsecretariat@iclei.org
Organised by: The Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) Secretariat
Partners: Global Climate Action Partnership (GCAP) Secretariat
BACKGROUND
With rapid urbanization and increasing vehicle ownership, Asian cities are grappling with air pollution, which is impacting the quality of life and public health of citizens. The ongoing transition towards electric mobility in a few countries has been instrumental in reducing emissions from the transport sector. The public transit sector in a few countries like India, Singapore, Nepal, Lao PDR, Indonesia etc. is moving ahead with landmark developments, but a significant gap still remains in the private sector. This is mostly attributed to challenges such as the exclusion of private operators from national subsidy frameworks, with access to adequate finance being a primary barrier to the transition towards electric buses by private operators.
Discussions during the webinar will help understand the steps being undertaken by the government sector in Nepal and Lao PDR to support the transition towards private e-buses. The conversations will also aim to facilitate cross-country and regional peer learning by identifying successful business models, policy tools and implementation lessons that may be adaptable across borders. In addition, the webinar will also highlight the experience of multilateral organisations in supporting private e-bus procurement across Asia, including pilot implementation, roadmaps, strategies to address high costs, institutional capacity, and relevant business models.
SESSION FLOW AND AGENDA
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Duration (tentative |
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5 mins |
Welcome and Introductory Address |
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10 mins |
Opening Remarks and Context Setting Opening remarks framing the current scenario of e-bus procurement, with a focus on private buses, enabling factors, successful business models and case examples.
ICLEI South Asia |
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35 mins |
Country and Regional Perspectives High-level government and the multilateral organisation representatives share experiences on private e-bus procurement, including key challenges, enabling measures, financing, and procurement approaches, and implementation lessons.
1. Dr. Souphany Kob, Deputy Director, Division of Road Passenger Transport, Department of Transport, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Lao PDR 2. Mr. Suresh Sreshtha, Senior Divisional Engineer, Chief, Vehicle Fitness Test Centre, Department of Transport Management, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Nepal 3. Ms. Wei Shiuen Ng, Economic Affairs Officer, Transport Research and Policy Section, Transport Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) |
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20 mins |
Moderated Panel Discussion |
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15 mins |
Question & Answer Session |
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5 mins |
Closing Remarks |
For any questions or clarification regarding the session, please write to:
Ms Avantika Arjuna, ICLEI South Asia
alpsecretariat@iclei.org
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
The recently held webinar highlighted the importance of #greenbond markets in the developing countries discussed the issuance dynamics, market updates, and UNDP’s engagement in debt instruments. Here are some highlights from key speakers:
Climate and Development Knowledge Network
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
#2DaystoGo
Here is your chance to know more about #GreenBonds, and its growth as well as challenges in Asia and Africa regions. Register now for this 1 hour 15 minute session, scheduled for March 25. https://t.co/uDF3YCv9NJ
Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP) Climate and Development Knowledge Network
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Asia LEDS Partnership organized an in-person workshop on clean logistics for cities in Dhaka, to discuss the various challenges and lessons learned while implementing the logistics project.
Know more: https://bit.ly/3qbT6eb
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
#Day03 of #carbonmarkets training:
The last day of the training session highlighted the pros and cons of building a domestic offsets component, gave an overview of sources of credit demand beyond the UNFCCC and a detailed understanding of CORSIA and its most recent developments.
Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP) Zsolt Lengyel
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Listen to the experiences from the Chinese Taipei Energy Bureau on their #smartmeter application to reduce consumer electricity consumption and improve the efficiency of energy utilization.
Register here:https://bit.ly/3Idpu7M
International Climate Development Institute 國際氣候發展智庫 (ICDI) Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP)Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan) #SmartGrid #EnergyEfficiency
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Central Weather Bureau (CWB) aims to establish a relationship with the #greenenergy sector for correctly employing #weather information in the private sector and working in collaboration to make #energytransition a success. In this regard, CWB will be presenting the #climate service needs and priorities for the #greenenergy sectors during the session.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3AvKGUG.
Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP) International Climate Development Institute 國際氣候發展智庫 (ICDI) Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan)
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
As Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP) celebrates the past three years of work with the International Climate Initiative funding, here’s an insightful blog on the activities that have shaped the network and made it stronger.
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Evolving Opportunities for Distributed Energy Resources (DER)’ and Battery Energy Storage Systems in Asian Cities’
Date: 8thJune, 2023, Thursday
9:00-11:00 AM IST / 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Bangkok time
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Distributed Energy Resources, also known as DERs, are small-scale energy resources usually situated near sites of electricity use. Typical examples include rooftop solar PV systems located behind the meter or at the distribution transformer level. DERs often include some amount of battery storage.
DERs play an important role in supporting countries transitioning to a net-zero future. DERs may delay the need for expansion of transmission and distribution infrastructure; and enhance the flexibility and resilience of the energy system. Also, one of the most important advantages of DERs is that they can reduce electricity bills for consumers. For distribution utilities, this means access to flexibility and potential savings in transmission charges / losses for power procured from centralized power plants.
DERs could ensure access to electricity in regions where grid connectivity is limited. Many countries in the Asia region have successfully adopted DERs to increase electrification coverage.
This online session will delve into the evolving challenges and opportunities that come with the maturation of the DER market in the region. Some of the leading companies, such as ReNew Power, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and others, will share their experiences, lessons learned in adopting DERs.
Session Agenda
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Chinese Taipei has been actively promoting the development of offshore wind power with a 3-phase strategy, including a Demonstration Incentive Program, Zones of Potential, and Zonal Development. To date, Phase 1 wind farms with a total capacity of 237 MW have been completed, and Phase 2 wind farms with a total capacity of 5.5 GW are expected to be commissioned by 2025. Phase 3 was launched with the aim to release 1.5GW annually from 2026 to 2035, totaling a capacity of 15 GW, to expand the domestic market, and promote the sustainable development of the offshore wind industry in the region.
Session Description
In this session, the Bureau of Energy, MOEA of Chinese Taipei, will present an overview of offshore wind development in the region, including goals, policies, status, and future plans.
Agenda
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30 mins |
Offshore Wind Policy and Promotion in Chinese Taipei |
Ms. Hsin-Yu Tsai, Single Service Window for Wind Power under Bureau of Energy, MOEA |
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20mins |
Open discussion |
Panelist: Ms. Hsin-Yu Tsai, Single Service Window for Wind Power under Bureau of Energy, MOEA Moderation: ALP Secretariat |
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03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Seagrass meadows are regarded as a crucial provider of blue carbon that supports the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. Many coastal nations have been actively combating the decline of seagrass meadows caused by climate change. Penghu Marine Biology Research Center initiated the seagrass restoration project in Penghu waters in 2013, marking Taiwan's first such endeavor. In just 9 years, the transplanted 60m2 seagrass meadow has grown to an impressive 2,300m2.
Session Description
During this seminar, we will discuss the causes of their loss and share insights on our efforts. Our goal is to provide practical knowledge that can inform future work and applications in this field.
Agenda
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Time |
Agenda |
Speakers |
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5mins |
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ALP Secretariat |
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20mins |
Restoration techniques of the seagrass meadows in Taiwan |
Speaker：Dr. HSIEH HENG-YI |
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20mins |
Restoration techniques of the seagrass meadows in Taiwan
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Panelist：Dr. LIN HSING-JUH |
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30mins |
Open discussion |
Moderation：ALP Secretariat |
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ALP Secretariat |
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
| 10:30- 10:35am | Welcome Address by ALP |
| Listening from Government of India | |
| 10:35-10:50am | Regulatory Environment for Electric Mobility in India,Mr. Sudhendu Sinha, Adviser (Infrastructure Connectivity – Transport and Electric Mobility), Niti Aayog |
| 10:50-11:05am | Experiences from BluSmart Taxi Project, Mr. Anmol Jaggi, CEO- BluSmart Mobility, India |
| 11:05-11:20am | Electric Bikes Project, Mr. Param Mandloi, COO & Co-Founder- Chartered Bikes |
| 11:20-11:35am | Electric Freight Vehicles, Mr. Satyen Sail, Mobility Business Head- Magenta Mobility |
| 11:35-11:55am | Discussion Round |
| 11:55am-12:00am | Vote of Thanks |
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Webinar Focus The deliberations during the webinar will focus around the following:- 1.Regulatory Environment for Electric Mobility in India. 2.Discussion on the Mobility Projects by the private sector-from its inception to current status 3.Challenges witnessed followed by success and learnings. 4.Views on Indian policy and regulatory aspects w.r.t electric mobility. 5.Views on expanding the network outside India. 6.Reduction of emissions through transport sector as a result of transitioning towards electric mobility. 7.Any other. |
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03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Date: January 30 – 31, 2024 (Tuesday, Wednesday)
Date/ Time (IST) Activity
29 January 2024
Arrival of Guests
ALP will transfer the country representatives through cabs to hotel in Greater Noida
07:00 PM onwards Dinner
Day 1 – 30 January 2024
07:30 - 08:15 Breakfast
08:15 - 08:45 Registration at registration desk in the hotel lobby
08:45 - 09:15 Assemble for the site visit, reach LOHUM - battery recycling facility and settle
down by 9:30 AM
09:30 - 09:45 Presentation by ALP
On Context Setting - Journey of Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP), Leadership Group
Clean Transport Asia (LGCTA), Purpose of the Study Tour
09:45 - 10:00 Introduction by all delegates
10:00 - 10:30 Presentation by site representatives about the site and areas to be covered
during the visit
10:30 - 13:30 Site visit
13:30 - 15:00 Networking lunch
15:00 - 16:00 Transfer to Delhi
Meeting with NITI Aayog, Policy Think Tank, Government of India
16:00 - 16:30 High Tea at The Suryaa Hotel, New Friends Colony
16:30 - 16:45 Background & context setting for the Study Tour by ALP team
16:45 - 17:00 Introduction by delegates from LGCTA member countries
17:00 - 17:45 Success stories related to EV ecosystem in India, by Mr. Sudhendu J Sinha,
Advisor, (Infra Connectivity & Electric Mobility) NITI Aayog
Followed by Interactions with LGCTA member countries
Date/ Time (IST) Activity
17:45 - 17:50 Vote of thanks by ALP
17:50 - 18:45 Reflections of site visit
Logistic announcements for the next day
End of the Day 1
Day 2 – 31 January 2024
08:30 - 09:30 Networking breakfast at the hotel
09:30 - 10:00 Travel to site - Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), Faridabad and assemble in the
meeting room at OSM
10:00 - 10:10 Recapitulation of the previous day by ALP
10:10 - 10:30 Brief presentation by OSM representative
10:30 - 13:30 Site visit
13:30 - 13:45 Next steps from ALP
Vote of thanks
13:45 - 14:30 Lunch to be served at the hotel
End of the Study Tour
01 February 2024
ALP to transfer all the participants to the Airport- need based
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Session Description
As countries across the Asia Pacific work toward their climate goals under the Paris Agreement, the role of subnational governments is pivotal in turning national-level commitments into effective, place-based strategies and accelerating on-ground implementation. The session focuses on the importance of advancing climate-resilient development through sub-national and local integration of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
It examines how local leadership, integrated planning, and improved vertical coordination can enhance climate action outcomes. The session will further highlight the role of platforms in enabling collaboration, facilitating peer-learning, and providing technical assistance across various levels of government, with support from development banks in financing the climate ambition.
Drawing on experiences from the ambition of NDC 3.0 and innovative implementation examples across South and Southeast, the discussion will demonstrate the role of national commitments in driving local government action. Aligned with SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals), the session underscores the need for integrated and participatory urban planning, climate-resilient policies aligned with disaster risk reduction, and the localisation of national climate commitments through strengthened institutional capacities, knowledge exchange, and peer-learning. It further highlights the need for multi-level, multi-stakeholder partnerships in enabling coordinated climate action, and effective NDC implementation across the Asia-Pacific region.
Objectives
Programme
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Time |
Agenda |
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9:00 – 9:05 |
Introductory Address
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9:05 – 9:10 |
Context setting
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9:10 – 9:15 |
Session framing by moderator
NDC Partnership Support Unit |
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9:15 – 9:55 |
Discussion on the topic – From National Commitments to Local Action: Advancing Climate-Resilient Development through NDC Localisation Speakers
Question & Answer Session |
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9:55 – 10:00 |
Closing Remarks
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Contact
For any questions or clarification regarding the session, please write to:
Ms. Shinjini Saha, ICLEI South Asia, Email: shinjini.saha@iclei.org
Mr. Anandhan Subramaniyam, ICLEI South Asia, Email: alpsecretariat@iclei.org
03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
Date and Time: 25 March 2026, 7:00 AM MDT/6:30 PM IST
Global energy demand is rising, and policymakers are looking for solutions not only to meet long-term energy needs, but also to align energy sector development with national targets and policy priorities. Data and modeling are essential tools for decision-makers to evaluate options, understand tradeoffs, and inform energy planning pathways.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming webinar, “Data and Modeling to Support Long-Term Energy Planning.” Experts will discuss data and modeling approaches used to support long-term energy planning across different country contexts and demonstrate how these tools can strengthen evidence-based policy and investment decisions. Speakers from the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) will showcase the use of the Engage, Sienna, and REeDS modeling tools in Argentina, Indonesia, and India. In addition, WRI India will highlight the use of the Indian Zero Carbon Energy Pathways (IDEEA) model.
This session will end with a Q&A with the audience.
Draft Run of Show:
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Topic |
Speaker |
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6:30 AM |
30 minutes |
Tech check
All speakers and support staff will join the webinar link ahead of time to check their microphone, camera, and screen-share abilities. This will not be made live or recorded. |
All speakers and support staff |
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7:00 AM |
10 minutes |
Opening, welcome attendees, Zoom housekeeping, introduce webinar agenda, introduce speakers |
Daniella Rough, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) |
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7:10 AM |
5 minutes |
Introduction to 2050isNow |
[Speaker TBC] WRI Global |
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7:15 AM |
10 minutes |
Introduction to Integrated Energy Modeling and Capacity Expansion Modeling of Long-Term Scenarios in Indonesia and Argentina using Engage |
Sarah Turner, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) |
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7:25 AM |
10 minutes |
Production-Cost Modeling and Case Study in Argentina using Sienna |
Jose Daniel Lara, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) |
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7:35 AM |
10 minutes |
Capacity Expansion modeling and Case Study in India using REeDS |
Prateek Joshi, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) |
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7:45 AM |
10 minutes |
Energy Policy Simulation Modeling and Case Study in India using IDEEA |
Varun Jyothiprakash, WRI India |
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7:55 AM |
30 minutes |
Moderated Q&A |
All speakers, moderated by Daniella Rough |
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8:25 AM |
5 minutes |
Closing and Thank You |
Daniella Rough, National Laboratory of the Rockies |
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8:30 AM |
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Webinar close |
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03 Nov 2026 09:30:00 am - 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 am
SESSION DETAILS
Policy Innovation to Accelerate EV Adoption
Date: 1 September 2026
Time: 9:30 am (India time) ,
11:00 am (Bangkok time)
BACKGROUND
The Asia Pacific has emerged as the epicentre of the global electric vehicle (EV) transition. The region's EV market was valued at approximately USD 419.66 billion in 2025 and is projected to nearly double to USD 927.96 billion by 2030. Within this regional growth story, individual country trajectories vary widely. Across much of Asia Pacific, the first decade of EV policy relied heavily on demand-side incentives such as purchase subsidies, tax exemptions, and registration benefits etc. However, commitments and incentives alone are not sufficient to achieve the pace or depth of transition that is currently required. There is an urgent need to shift from incentives to mandates. A more robust, second-generation policy architecture is now needed, that combines regulatory certainty with implementation focus.
Discussions at the webinar will target the diversity of policy innovation across India, Bhutan and the Philippines by hearing directly from government officials on the EV landscape and the distinctive regulatory, fiscal, and infrastructure measures being pursued in their respective countries. The conversation aims to facilitate cross-country peer learning by identifying policy tools, fiscal models, and implementation lessons that may be adaptable across borders.
These themes are however offered as discussion prompts rather than settled conclusions; the webinar is designed to understand, share, and enrich the participants with the lived sectoral experience of government officials, country representatives and experts from across the region.
AGENDA
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Duration |
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5 mins |
Welcome and Introductory Address The moderator welcomes participants, introduces the webinar's purpose, format, and speakers. |
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15 mins |
Opening Remarks and Context setting Opening/keynote remarks framing the Asia Pacific EV landscape and the case for moving from incentives to mandates and other policy innovations. Mr Vijay Saini, Senior Manager, ICLEI South Asia |
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30 mins |
Country Spotlight Government officials/ Representatives from Asia Pacific countries present their national EV landscape and the unique policies driving adoption
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20 mins |
Moderated Panel Discussion |
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15 mins |
Question & Answer Session |
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5 mins |
Closing Remarks
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Contact
For any questions or clarification regarding the session, please write to:
Ms Avantika Arjuna, ICLEI South Asia: avantika.arjuna@iclei.org
Mr. Anandhan Subramaniyam, ICLEI South Asia: alpsecretariat@iclei.org
