James Baker

James is responsible for integrating circular economy and innovative approaches to balance economic, social, and environmental development across ADB’s agriculture, food, and natural resource activities in support of Operational Priorities 3 and 5. His previously lead ADB’s the regional marine plastic reduction program and the implementation of the Healthy Oceans Action Plan. Prior to ADB, James held senior project development, operational, and investment roles with Climate Change Capital, EON Masdar, and Cemex. He has a background in industrial sustainability and is actively researching systems dynamics to support sustainable development policy and project design.