Hybrid Learning Session on Cultural Heritage in Impact Assessment 4 June 2026 Philippines This interactive learning session focused on the application of cultural heritage considerations in impact assessments. The session explored key concepts, practical approaches, and emerging challenges in integrating cultural heritage into project assessment and safeguards practice. Program and Learning Materials 04 June 2026 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Opening Remarks Takako Morita, Director, Policy and Technical Services, Office of Safeguards (OSFG), ADB Presentation SPRU, ESS8, and Guidance Note Aaron Sexton, Principal Safeguards Specialist (Environment), OSFG, ADB Presentation Handbook on Cultural Heritage in Impact Assessment Aaron Sexton, Principal Safeguards Specialist (Environment), OSFG, ADB Ferila Brown, Safeguards Specialist, OSFG, ADB Emlen Myers, Cultural Heritage Consultant Justin Bedard, Cultural Heritage Consultant Andrew Mason, Cultural Heritage Consultant Presentation Case Studies Aaron Sexton, Principal Safeguards Specialist (Environment), OSFG, ADB Ferila Brown, Safeguards Specialist, OSFG, ADB Emlen Myers, Cultural Heritage Consultant Justin Bedard, Cultural Heritage Consultant Andrew Mason, Cultural Heritage Consultant Discussion Q&A Discussion Closing Closing Message Takako Morita, Director, Policy and Technical Services, Office of Safeguards (OSFG), ADB 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 Maria Genieve Edar ADB Organizer/s Office of Safeguards Topics Civil Society Social Development and Protection