Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES)
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.
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2023 | Technical Handbook on Publications The Ocean–Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach The Ocean–Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach | ||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Presentation 1 |
Introduction of MARES Concept This presentation gives an overview of how MARES can be a compelling solution for climate change. |
Nick Lambert |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Presentation 3 |
Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” This presentation gives an overview of the handbook content and findings. |