Series: ADB Business Outreach Activities Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2022 with TAITRA 14 July 2022 Marine plastic pollution is a major crisis for Asia and the Pacific region. In addition, the high consumption of fossil fuels and raw materials by the manufacturing industry in Asia makes the ecosystems extremely vulnerable. Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy could develop economic sustainability, which would improve resource efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions; therefore, the governments in Asia and the Pacific region increasingly emphasize the circular economy. This webinar sought to assist companies in understanding the strategies, policies, and opportunities of the circular economy in Asia, the Pacific region, and ADB. Program and Learning Materials 14 July 2022 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) ADB Business Opportunities ADB’s Experience of Circular Economy and Vision for Future Development of Systems Thinking and Programmatic Approaches This presentation gives an overview of ADB's work on SDGs, Strategy 2030, and Circular Economy. James Baker ADB Business Opportunities Circular Economy and Urban Development This gives an overview of ADB's urban planning and its integrated planning and management of the Circular Economy. Sing (Terry) Cho ADB Business Opportunities Waste, Energy, and Ocean Health in the Age of the Circular Economy This presentation gives an overview of current ADB activities in waste and energy and how its developing solutions work for a circular economy. Stephen Peters ADB Procurement System The ADB Procurement System and Business Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of ADB and its operations, business opportunities, and how to get involved. Michael Walsh 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 Marie Charmaine Yuson Clarissa Santos Jhoanna Quimson ADB Organizer/s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department Read Also Business Opportunities Outreach Website MAIN PAGE: ADB Business Outreach Activities ADB Business Center ADB Business Center LinkedIn Topics ADB Administration and Governance Energy Economics Urban Development