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Energy and Environmental Scenario of South Asia

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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.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, S. B. Jain Institute of Technology Management and Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

    Vikrant P. Katekar

  2. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Muhammad Asif

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad, India

    Sandip S. Deshmukh

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Katekar, V.P., Asif, M., Deshmukh, S.S. (2021). Energy and Environmental Scenario of South Asia. In: Asif, M. (eds) Energy and Environmental Security in Developing Countries. Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63654-8_4

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