2021 International Climate Change Conference: A Just and Affordable Transition toward Net Zero 22 July 2021 Online via Zoom, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT+8) The virtual 2021 International Climate Change Conference provided a platform to discuss international practices that can help the Asian Development Bank’s developing member countries such as Indonesia transition into a low-carbon economy and pursue a green, resilient, and inclusive COVID-19 recovery. With the theme “A Just and Affordable Transition toward Net Zero,” the ICCC showcased various initiatives taken by Indonesia on climate change, discuss constraints the country faces in addressing climate change and identifies possible solutions. It highlighted the role of multilateral development partners like ADB in delivering climate solutions to Indonesia, especially on how to strengthen the country’s resilience through climate change mitigation, adaptation, and green recovery. The conference discussed the challenges and opportunities of pursuing a green, inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 and provide a platform to discuss international good practices that can help ADB's developing members countries to pursue a just and affordable transition to low carbon and resilient economy. It was also an opportunity for Indonesia to showcase some of its current initiatives on climate change, and for ADB to discuss its role as a key partner in delivering climate action in Indonesia and the region. Program and Learning Materials 22 July 2021 23 July 2021 24 July 2021 25 July 2021 26 July 2021 27 July 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Session Video: Welcome Remarks from Vice President for Southeast Asia, East Asia and Pacific, ADB Ahmed M. Saeed Opening Session Video: Keynote Speech from Vice Minister of Finance, Republic of Indonesia Suahasil Nazara Opening Session Keynote Speech: 2021 International Climate Change Conference: A Just and Affordable Transition toward Net Zero Masatsugu Asakawa Opening Session Video: Keynote Speech from Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Hoesung Lee Special Address Video: Special Address from the Chair of Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and Environment, London School of Economics Nicholas Stern Setting the Scene Setting the Scene: A Just and Affordable Transition toward Net Zero This presentation outlines the importance of a green, inclusive, and resilient recovery, the upcoming 26th United Nations Climate Conference and… Bambang Susantono Plenary 1 Video: Road to COP26 and Beyond Andini Effendi Panelists Febrio Kacaribu, Head of Fiscal Policy Agency, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia Panelists Paola Alvarez, Assistant Secretary for International Finance and Special Projects, Department of Finance, Philippines Panelists Darmawan Prasodjo, Vice President Director, PT PLN (Persero) Panelists Kate Vidgen, Global Head Energy Principal, Macquarie Capital Panelists Ramesh Subramaniam, Director General of Southeast Asia Department, ADB Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Parallel Workshop 1 Video: Sustainable Finance Presentation Sustainable Finance: Background Presentation This presentation explains how sustainable finance can be a solution for Indonesia in facilitating the transition to Net Zero. Sani Ismail Panelists Eugene Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Finance Institute Asia Panelists Ephyro Amatong, Commissioner Securities Exchange Commission, Philippines Panelists Angelia Chin Sharpe CEO, Country Head Malaysia & Head of Islamic Segment BNP Paribas Asset Management Panelists Enrico Hariantoro, Head of Group Integrated Financial Sector Policy, Financial Services Authority (OJK), Indonesia Panelists Edwin Syahruzad, President Director, PT. SMI, Indonesia Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Parallel Workshop 2 Video: Energy Transition Presentation Energy Transition Moderator: Architrandi Priambodo, Senior Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank Panelists Louise Horrocks, Executive Director, Pollination Panelists Energy Transition: Background Presentation This presentation gives insights on Energy transition policy for Indonesia in facilitating the transition to Net Zero. Sripeni Inten Cahyani Panelists ADB Support for a Just and Affordable Energy Transition This presentation outlines the importance of a green, inclusive, and resilient recovery, the upcoming 26th United Nations Climate Conference and… Toru Kubo Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Parallel Workshop 3 Video: Enhancing Adaptation and Resilience Investments Presentation Enhancing adaptation and Resilience Investments This presentation gives an overview of climate change and its significant impacts on infrastructure asset financial performance. Preety Bhandari Panelists Jerome Ilagan, Head of Policy Division, Climate Change Commission, Philippines Panelists Clare Shakya, Director, Climate Change International Institute for Environment and Development Panelists Aaron Atteridge, Senior Climate Change Panelists Felia Salim, Chair of the Executive Board, Partnership for Governance Reform (Kemitraan) Panelists Carlos Sanchez, Director, Willis Towers Watson Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Parallel Workshop 4 Video: Carbon Pricing and International Carbon Markets under Article 6 Panelists Aneta Nikolova, Environmental Affairs Officer, UNESCAP Panelists Zhang Weiji, Director, Energy and Climate Policy Division, Ministry of Sustainability and Environment, Singapore Panelists Frank Jotzo, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Panelists Masashi Taketani, Deputy Director for Environment and Economy Division, Ministry of Environment, Japan Panelists Dian Lestari, Head of Multilateral and Climate Finance Policy Center, Fiscal Policy Agency, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Plenary 2 Video: A Just and Affordable Transition towards a net zero in Indonesia An Indonesia-specific session engaging sector ministries that aimed to identify NDC-aligned priority sector-specific emissions reduction and… Masyita Crystallin Ministry of Environment and Forestry Laksmi Dhewanthi Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Rida Mulyana Ministry of Agriculture Ali Jamil Ministry of Public Works and Housing Rachman Arief Dienaputra Conference Closing Video: Closing Remarks and Call for Action Speakers Winfried F. Wicklein, Deputy Director General, Southeast Asia Department, ADB Speakers Suminto, Assistant Minister for Macro Economy and International Finance, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. 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