A new World Bank study says Latin American and Caribbean countries could boost region-wide electricity supply by 30 percent by 2030 by diversifying the energy mix.
In the last 10 years, utility firms in Brazil have embarked on improving their operations, investing in service expansion, reducing water losses, improving energy efficiency, and thereby reduce their energy costs.
A Regional Consultation Meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 27-28, 2011 to strengthen the capacity of Asian governments in planning for climate change.
World Bank staff were equipped with tools to help countries detect climate change related hazards and develop assessments of climate vulnerabilities in order to raise awareness among key stakeholders.
