Given the diversity of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, UNDP’s work in the region is covering a wide range of topics related to sustainable energy, including: 

• Small-scale renewable energy generation projects: solar, bioenergy, wind 

• Energy efficiency programs in industry and building, low carbon development strategies 

• Sustainable urban development, sustainable transport, and electric mobility  

• Exploring coal phase-out strategies with governments

Specific challenges in the region consist of low energy prices as well as absent regulatory practices. To address these barriers, UNDP supports the development of policies and regulations that create the necessary enabling environments for private sector investments to invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency or other low carbon solutions.