ADB Data Room: Emerging Areas Sustainable Solutions Initiatives 1 July 2024 The Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility (PREIF), a technical assistance (TA) of the Asian Development Bank is designed to finance a number of small value renewable energy projects in 11 small Pacific Island countries (PIC-11). The facility aims to support PIC-11 to have greater access to financial and TA resources in order to achieve their renewable energy targets faster, for the countries to be able to swiftly and more efficiently process financing and to have more private sector engaged in projects. The remaining 10 years of PREIF implementation (Phase 3) are currently carried out by the Emerging Areas (EA) Team Energy Sector Office of the ADB. Under TA-10080, EA is also developing a successor facility, the Emerging Areas Sustainable Solutions Investment Facility (EASSIF). If successfully approved, the proposed EASSIF will enhance the EA’s agility and responsiveness in designing and implementing cross-sectoral integrated solutions to achieve resilience across critical sectors not only among PIC-11 countries but also in identified developing member countries of the ADB, other small island developing states, and vulnerable communities. This data room contains key information and reference documents about PREIF and its associated activities, knowledge events, and products. Sign up here for periodic updates. Program and Learning Materials 01 July 2024 Events News Release Key Documents Speeches Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Emerging Areas Knowledge Sharing Series 22 July 2024 Investing in Blue Natural Capital The presentation addressed climate change and biodiversity loss as dual threats to humanity’s existence. It emphasized that the current economic… 29 August 2024 Regional Procurement ADB presents a briefing of a planned procurement package for ADB-funded renewable energy projects in Kiribati and Tuvalu. This innovative… 01 October 2024 3D Clay Reef Systems – An Innovative Approach to Structural Enhancement and Habitat Rehabilitation This session explored the possibility of complex clay reef habitat structures in protecting floating solar installations by reducing wave height… 08 November 2024 Marine Renewable Energy and Blue Economy Marine Renewable Energy (MRE), "renewable energy production which makes use of marine resources or marine space," is a necessary step towards… 03 December 2024 Digital, Data Science, AI: Operationalizing Innovations in/for the Power and Energy Sector The webinar session presented real-world case studies demonstrating the practical applications of data science, AI, and digitalization to power… 13 February 2025 Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region Space technology presents an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Countries… 27 March 2025 Sun-Powered Futures: Unveiling the Potential of Integrated Solar Technologies The webinar explored the latest advancements in solar energy, focusing on the real-world applications of photovoltaic systems and their integration… 23 April 2025 Emerging Net Zero Technologies: Spotlight on CCS This webinar explored Asia's decarbonization transition, focusing on carbon dioxide (CO₂) removal and the role of international development… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) 2–4 June 2025 Catalyzing Change Through Regional Strategies and Smart Solutions: A Capacity Development Event for Small Island Developing States in the Pacific The Emerging Areas Energy Sector team of the Asian Development Bank will host four workshops at the Joy Nostalg Hotel in Manila, Philippines. The… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) 28 May 2025 ADB and GEAPP Launch ENABLE Platform; Fast-Tracks Battery Storage Adoption in Asia and the Pacific Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Emerging Areas Brochure Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Closing Remarks The Water-Energy Nexus: Decarbonizing the Water Sector in the Pacific This document is the speech copy of ADB Emerging Areas - Energy Sector Group Director, Dr. Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco, during one of the sessions in the… Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco 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. Event Coordinator/s Gina de Santos Lilita Pacudan ADB Organizer/s Energy Sector Office Topics Energy Regional Cooperation and Integration