South Korea: Asian Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate

India: Asian Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate

China: Asian Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate

Philippines: NorthWind Bangui Bay Project

India: Water Pumping Improvements

The World Bank’s Community Development Carbon Fund is sponsoring a project in Karnataka State to improve efficiency and reduce pressure on water resources. Electricity makes up 40-60% of water supply costs. Thirty to forty percent of water is lost through leakage and unaccounted use during distribution.

India: Gypcrete Project to replace clay bricks

Argentina: Landfill Gas Capture Projects

The main objective of the project activity is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sanitary landfills of the cities of Salta and Olavarria. The projects will generate revenues through the selling of certified emission reductions in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Revenue will be administered by the respective Municipalities to improve landfill operation and overall waste management for the cities, as well as toward the community benefits plan.

India: Energy Conservation for Tea Production

 South Korea: Promoting solar powered housing

In 2006 South Korean government agreed to help finance the redesign of over 2000 homes to use solar eneregy as part of an effort to promote renewable energy. Homeowners will be compensated for 70% of the construction costs. In 2005, 907 homes were renovated.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Funding Information: 42.6 billion won for 2006

South Korea: Carbon Neutral Program