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Press ReleasesCleaner Coal Technologies Crucial for Meeting Energy Demand and Reducing Carbon Emissions in AsiaWednesday, August 20, 2008 Ha
Long City, Vietnam – More than 100 energy experts voiced support for
accelerated use of cleaner coal technologies to limit environmental degradation
from rapidly increasing coal use in Asia. More Press Releases Program UpdatesRare Animals Rescued as Police Respond to USAID DriveWednesday, August 20, 2008 Highway patrol officers in southern Thailand intercepted a pick-up truck bound for Bangkok and discovered 440 pounds of endangered pangolins (scaly anteaters) in a hidden compartment. Heightened awareness of illegal wildlife trade by the USAID- and U.S. Department of State-supported ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) is encouraging greater vigilance. The Thai Highway Police last month took part in ASEAN-WEN’s Nature Crime Investigation Course.USAID Funds Financing Strategy to Support Water ProjectsWednesday, August 20, 2008 USAID/RDMA's Environmental Cooperation-Asia (ECO-Asia) program is funding a $25,000 regional water financing strategy with the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP). The project, announced in Manila, will develop business models for banks and financial institutions to assist the water sector in Asia. The study will focus on water utilities, small entrepreneurs and households. Results will be presented at a regional water financing workshop in November.More Program Updates | |||
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