This session explored the possibility of complex clay reef habitat structures in protecting floating solar installations by reducing wave height while promoting coastal resilience. Clay reef structures foster increased fish biomass and biodiversity, contributing to healthier marine ecosystems. A key aspect of rrreef’s approach is the active engagement and involvement of local communities in the reef building process to transfer knowledge and technology to enable local reef-builders to continue independently using this method. The collaborative approach ensures long-term sustainability, local empowerment, and ownership of the project’s success. The synergy between renewable energy solutions and community-driven conservation efforts also presents a holistic approach to coastal development.​

The knowledge event is the third series organized by the Emerging Areas Team, Energy Sector Office. The Emerging Areas, created under ADB’s New Operating Model, aims to operationalize frontier technologies and integrated solutions, foster and drive innovation in policy and operational issues, catalyze thought leadership and future-looking bank-wide initiatives for future business, collaborate across departments for innovative solutions, identify and develop knowledge and flagship events, and mobilize cofinancing.