Series: ADB Data Room: Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) 20 November 2023 ADB held in a hybrid format, a closing workshop for TA 6619 Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) at ADB HQ on 20 November 2023. Representatives from the Philippine government, the British Embassy in Manila, the private sector, and ADB staff attended the workshop where the MARES principles and the significant accomplishments of the TA were presented, opportunities for marine renewable energy and blue economy in the Philippines were discussed and substantiated by the findings of the two scoping studies conducted in two islands in the Philippines: Dinagat and Surigao. During the panel discussion, the experts shared similar MARES-related initiatives and the possible next steps to pursue sustainable blue economies further. The technical handbook on “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach,” which is one of the outputs of the TA was also launched during the event. Program and Learning Materials 20 November 2023 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Technical Handbook on Publications The Ocean–Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach The Ocean–Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach Presentation 1 Introduction of MARES Concept This presentation gives an overview of how MARES can be a compelling solution for climate change. Nick Lambert Presentation 2 Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the Blue Economy opportunity and development in the Philippines. Michael Abundo Presentation 3 Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” This presentation gives an overview of the handbook content and findings. 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 Stephen Peters Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Energy Sector Office Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster Read Also ADB Data Room: Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services Topics Energy