ADB Circular Economy Training Series: Accelerating the Circular Economy: Integrating Circularity into Programs, Projects, and Policies
21 February to 3 October 2024
ADB is organizing a training series on Circular Economy entitled “Accelerating the Circular Economy: Integrating Circularity into Programs, Projects, and Policies”. Delivered through four events in 2024, this initiative of the Environment Group presents cross-sectoral knowledge and experience gained by ADB’s project teams and partners during project design and implementation. The events, led by TA 6669 Promoting Action on Plastic Pollution from Source to Sea in Asia and the Pacific, integrate the circular economy with the wider sustainability and nature-based solutions activities of the Environment Group in progressing project pipelines under ADB’s Strategy 2030 Operational Priority 3 Tackling Climate Change, Building Climate, and Disaster Resilience, and Enhancing Environmental Sustainability.
Circular economy (CE) is becoming increasingly important to address solid waste management, marine litter, and pollution reduction. The upcoming Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) will be a legally binding agreement for countries to end plastic pollution, and implementing CE principles has been cited as one of the solutions under the GPT.
This training is designed for the ADB staff community as well as participating government officials from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The objectives are to:
- Provide a clear understanding of CE/circularity principles
- Share CE opportunities beyond solid waste management and recycling through country case studies
- Identify areas for integration of CE into ADB programs and projects
- Provide a basic understanding of how to design circular investments
- Provide an overview of circular environments including policies, governance, technology, innovation, and finance
- Share current progress on preparations for the Global Plastics Treaty and opportunities for developing member countries and ADB
The schedules of the four-part training series are below:
- 21–23 February 2024, Part 1: Getting in the Loop: Enabling Conditions for a Circular Economy (In person, ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines)
- 14 and 21 May 2024, Part 2: Policy and Governance (Online, 2 sessions, 1 hour each)
- 2 and 9 July 2024, Part 3: Finance and Mechanisms (Online, 2 sessions, 1 hour each)
- 1–3 October 2024, Part 4: Applying Circular Economy Principles (In person, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Philippines)
Program and Learning Materials
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| 14 and 21 May 2024 | Part 2: Policies for a Circular Economy (Online, 2 sessions, 1 hour each) | |
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Key Insights and Resources from Part 2 of ADB CE Training Series
This report outlines the key takeaways from the training such as the existing CE legal and governance frameworks, case studies of applying these…
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| Part 2, Session 1 Webinar Recording | Video: Part 2, Session 1: Overview of Circular Economy Policies and Global Plastics Treaty Updates | |
| Part 2, Session 1: Overview of Circular Economy Policies and Global Plastics Treaty Updates |
Policies for a Circular Economy
This presentation gives an overview of the components of a circular economy policy that will make it a “good” policy(e.g., just transition, social…
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Maria Hughes |
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Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Updates from the 4th International Negotiating Committee Session
This presentation gives an overview of the GPT, where it is now, the topics discussed in the INC4, and how can ADB support DMCs during the…
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Roger Joseph (Rocky) Guzman | |
| Part 2, Session 2 Webinar Recording | Video: Part 2, Session 2: Case Studies in Asia | |
| Part 2, Session 2: Case Studies in Asia |
Case Study: Circular Economy in the People’s Republic of China
This presentation gives an overview of the brief history of the CE policies in the PRC and what has inspired the policies/legal frameworks to be…
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Stefan Rau |
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Case Study: Extended Producer Responsibility in the Philippines
This presentation gives an overview of the brief history of the EPR Law in the Philippines and how and when it started.
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Maria Delia Cristina Valdez |
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| 2 and 9 July 2024 | Part 3: Financing Circular Economy (Online, 2 sessions, 1 hour each) | |
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Key Insights and Resources from Part 3 of ADB CE Training Series
This report highlights how to accelerate the circular economy, focusing on integrating circularity into programs, projects, policies, and financing…
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| Part 3, Session 1 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 3, Session 1: Overview of Financing for Circular Economy
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| Part 3, Session 1: Overview of Financing for Circular Economy | Introduction and Overview: Recap of Second Session, and Definition of Terms | Anna Oposa, Marine Conservation and Circular Economy Specialist (Consultant), ADB |
| Circular Economy and Waste Management Updates from ADB | Sing (Terry) Cho, Senior Urban Development Specialist (Waste Management), ADB | |
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Overview of Finance Mechanisms in Sustainable Development
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…
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James Baker | |
| The Business Case for a Circular Economy | Thitirat “Pang” Sittakaradej, Principal, ADB Ventures | |
| Part 3, Session 1 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 3, Session 2: Finance Mechanisms in Practice
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| Part 3, Session 2: Finance Mechanisms in Practice | Introduction and Overview | |
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Plastic Credits in Practice
This presentation gives an overview of Verra's Plastic Program, which aims to enable a circular, equitable, and just transition in plastic waste…
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Komal Sinha | |
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Economic Instruments for a Circular Economy
This presentation gives an overview on financing the circular economy and the use of economic instruments and public finance for plastic circularity…
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Panate Manomaivibool | |
| Questions and Answers | ||
| Closing | Closing Remarks | Maria Pia Ancora, Senior Urban Development Specialist, ADB |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| 1-3 October 2024 | Part 4: Applying Circular Economy Principles (In person, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Philippines) | |
| Key Takeaways Report | ||
| Part 4, Session 1 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 4, Session 1: Preliminaries
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| Part 4, Session 1.1 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 4, Session 1.1: Applying Circular Economy Principles
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| Session 1.1 Applying Circular Economy Principles |
Circular Economy Principles in ADB and DMCs
This presentation gives an overview of the circular economy principles.
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James Baker |
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Circular Economy in Viet Nam
This presentation gives an overview of the development of circular economy in Viet Nam.
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Pham Anh Huyen | |
| Session 1.2 Global Plastics Treaty Updates: What is Next? |
Global Plastics Treaty Updates: What is Next? - Opportunities for Asia and the Pacific
This presentation gives an overview of the issues in financing and implementation of the treaty.
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Roger Joseph (Rocky) Guzman |
| Part 4, Session 1.3 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 4, Session 1.3: Circular Economy and Enabling Environments
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| Session 1.3. Circular Economy and Enabling Environments |
Policy Based Loans for Circular Economy
This presentation gives an overview of policy-based loans in relation to circular economy.
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Anna Fink |
| Session 1.3 Circular Economy and Enabling Environments |
Community Development and Climate Change Action
This presentation gives an overview of the development of a wholistic bamboo based value chain across the Philippines.
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Eileen Ortega-Gamo |
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Video: Circular Economy in Procurement
This gives an overview on green procurement and ADB projects that have applied green procurement principles.
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Jenny Yan Yee Chu | |
| Part 4, Session 2.1 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 4, Session 2.1: Circular Economy and Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion
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Video: Part 4, Session 2.1: Questions and Answers
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| Session 2.1 Circular Economy and Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion |
Gender Mainstreaming in ADB
This presentation gives an overview of ADB’s commitment to climate action and gender equality.
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Zonibel Woods |
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The Role of the Informal Waste Sector
This presentation gives an overview of the circular economy development and waste management in Indonesia.
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Ranitya Nurlita | |
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Gender in Natural Resource Management
This presentation gives an overview of the issues faced by women in the mining industry of the Philippines.
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Patricia Bunye | |
| Part 4, Session 2.2 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 4, Session 2.2: Panel Discussion - Circular Plastics Economy and the Private Sector
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| Session 2.2 Panel Discussion: Circular Plastics Economy and the Private Sector |
Circular Economy and the Private Sector
This presentation gives an overview of the private sector role in the circular economy transition.
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James Baker |
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Recouping Value from WEEE
This presentation gives an overview of WEEE recycling in Southeast Asia.
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Russell Hirst | |
| Part 4, Session 2.3 Webinar Recording |
Video: Part 4, Session 2.3: Reports from the DMC Representatives
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| Session 2.3 Reports from the DMC Representatives |
Updating Indonesia’s National Action Plan on Marine Debris Handling And Circular Economy
This presentation gives an overview of the circular economy implementation in Indonesia.
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Ana Suryana |
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DMC Report from Philippines
This presentation gives an overview of the solid waste management and mainstreaming circular economy in the Philippines.
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Rolando Enoc | |
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Applying Circular Economy Principles to End Plastic Pollution in Thailand
This presentation gives an overview of the circular economy implementation in Thailand.
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Wassana Jangprajak | |
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Government Actions and Potential ADB Support: Viet Nam
This presentation gives an overview of the circular economy implementation, institutional frameworks and policy in Viet Nam.
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Anh Tuan Nguyen |
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Event Coordinator/s
- James Baker
ADB Organizer/s
- Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
- Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
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