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
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

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