Abstract
South Asia is one of the most important regions in the world for its large population base, vast natural resources, significant geographic positioning, vibrant culture and rich history. Made up of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—South Asia is home to almost a quarter of the world population. South Asian countries are facing severe energy and environmental challenges that are affecting their broader socio-economic developments, technological advancements, and national security. The chapter discusses the energy and environmental scenario of South Asia. Details of each country in terms of energy resources, supply mix, access to electricity, and cooking fuels have been discussed. Emerging trends and renewable energy developments are also reflected. The environmental scenario of the region has also been presented taking into account the implications of climate change. The perspective of the region in terms of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has also been discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 75-103 |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2021 |
Publication series
| Name | Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications |
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| ISSN (Print) | 1613-5113 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2363-9466 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
Keywords
- Energy
- Environment
- Renewable energy
- South Asia
- Sustainable development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Safety Research
- Political Science and International Relations
- Computer Science Applications
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
