Event: First Green Business Forum: Investing in Asia and the Pacific Securing the Future of Green Business in Asia and the Pacific 22 November 2016 Author / Speaker Satinder Bindra Maria Carmela Locsin Daniele Ponzi Sharanjit Leyl Takehiko Nakao Anwar Hossain Regina Lopez Erik Solheim Madhu Khanna Daniel Spitzer While there is no universal agreement for what constitutes the concept of green business, it is defined here as profit-oriented activities that support environmentally sustainable growth. Within this context, this opening plenary session reflects on the role of green business development in the Asia and Pacific region. 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. Topics Environment Governance and Public Sector Management Private Sector