Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity 26 to 27 June 2024 Indonesia The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), hosted a regional capacity building workshop: Accelerating Investments for Plastics Circularity, 26-27 June 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia. The workshop aimed to provide insights and strategies to government officials from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam with an overview of the financing landscape for plastic circularity projects. This workshop also discussed the role of government in creating enabling environments for policies, and public investments and catalyzing private sector finance at small, medium, and large scales to accelerate plastic circularity. The two-day workshop encompassed expert-led presentations, case studies, and group discussions, providing a comprehensive platform to explore effective actions that can significantly increase investments in plastic circularity. Program and Learning Materials 26 June 2024 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening of Workshop Welcome remarks from the Government of Indonesia Opening of Workshop Opening Remarks - COBSEA The document is about accelerating investments for plastic circularity, with a focus on addressing plastic pollution and the need for innovative… Mahesh Pradhan Opening of Workshop Welcome remarks from ADB Scene Setting Presentation Finance for Plastic Circularity The document gives an overview of the challenges and financing gap for plastic circularity in the Asia-Pacific region and the role of governments in… James Baker Scene Setting Presentation Video: Finance for Plastic Circularity Session 1: Policy Initiatives at the Global and Regional Levels to Finance Plastics Circularity Re-cap of Global Plastics Treaty and the 4th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee and Implications for Financing and Investments The document is about the Global Plastics Treaty and the 4th International Negotiating Committee Session, with a focus on financing and investment… Roger Joseph (Rocky) Guzman Session 1: Policy Initiatives at the Global and Regional Levels to Finance Plastics Circularity Regional Initiatives for Accelerating Investments in Plastics Circularity Dr. Elviyani Nasution, Indonesia Chief Representative/Country Manager, ING (UNEP FI member) Session 1: Policy Initiatives at the Global and Regional Levels to Finance Plastics Circularity Video of Session 1: Policy Initiatives at the Global and Regional Levels to Finance Plastics Circularity Session 2: National Policy Solutions and Initiatives to Support Financing of Plastics Circularity Regulatory and Economic Instruments to Support Plastic Circularity The document is about regulatory and economic instruments to support plastic circularity and the implementation of interventions to reduce marine… Panate Manomaivibool Session 2: National Policy Solutions and Initiatives to Support Financing of Plastics Circularity Video of Session 2: National Policy Solutions and Initiatives to Support Financing of Plastics Circularity Session 3: Success Stories and Lessons Learned in Financing Plastics Circularity De-risking Plastics Circularity Projects and Needs of the Private Sector The document is about accelerating investments for plastic circularity and providing policy actions and recommendations for sustainable finance. Andreas Thermann Session 3: Success Stories and Lessons Learned in Financing Plastics Circularity Implementing Plastics Recycling at Scale with the Informal Sector The document is about the formation of PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling in Indonesia and its project to establish a plastics recycling plant in… Dian Kurniawati Session 3: Success Stories and Lessons Learned in Financing Plastics Circularity Video of Session 3 Part 1: Success Stories and Lessons Learned in Financing Plastics Circularity Session 3: Success Stories and Lessons Learned in Financing Plastics Circularity Video of Session 3 Part 2: Success Stories and Lessons Learned in Financing Plastics Circularity Session 4: Actionable Steps to Move Money Towards Plastics Circularity While Being Inclusive Gender Lens in Accessing Financing for Plastics Circularity Caterina Meloni, Lead Gender Finance and Climate Advisor, Connecting Founders Session 4: Actionable Steps to Move Money Towards Plastics Circularity While Being Inclusive Innovative Financing and Bonds to Accelerate Plastic Circularity Regula Schegg, Founding Partner, Circulate Capital Session 4: Actionable Steps to Move Money Towards Plastics Circularity While Being Inclusive Supporting Small Medium Enterprises Access Financing for Plastic Circularity Projects The document is about the importance of involving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in efforts to reduce plastic pollution and promote… Rocky Pairunan Session 4: Actionable Steps to Move Money Towards Plastics Circularity While Being Inclusive Video of Session 4: Actionable Steps to Move Money Towards Plastics Circularity While Being Inclusive Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing Circulate Capital The document is about a leading circular economy investment management firm that supports and invests in circular solutions to catalyze systems… Regula Schegg Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing KfW This document gives an overview of KfW's national sector and policy reforms and their policy-based loans for partner countries. Olaf Goerke Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing NPAP Indonesia Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing The Circulate Initiative The document is about the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker and the Financing Coordination Group's efforts to track private investments in the… Umesh Madhavan Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing Verra The document is about Verra's Plastic Program and Plastic Credits, which aim to accelerate investments in addressing local plastic waste management… Komal Sinha Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing Video of Session 5: Moving Forward to Addressing Needs, Building Opportunities, and Working with Partners to Support Plastics Circularity Financing 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. 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