ADBI-Stanford University Virtual Workshop on Electricity Markets in a High-Renewables World Read more about ADBI-Stanford University Virtual Workshop on Electricity Markets in a High-Renewables World 13:00–15:00 Tokyo time
Online ADB Sanitation Dialogue 2021 (ASD 2021) Read more about Online ADB Sanitation Dialogue 2021 (ASD 2021) Background As the 21st-century transitions into a new decade, 453 million people across Asia and the Pacific still defecate in the open. About 1.2 billion people have no access to basic sanitation services. Of these numbers, 72% live in rural areas.
Collaboration for Resilient & Green Recovery: Realizing the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy Read more about Collaboration for Resilient & Green Recovery: Realizing the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy
Meeting Between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Management Read more about Meeting Between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Management ADB senior management, represented by the ADB President, addressed representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and nongovernment organizations (NGOs). It was followed by questions and answers covering topics related to ADB’s support to development across Asia and the Pacific and ADB’s continuing engagement with civil society. For more information, click here.
Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure Read more about Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure Infrastructure is central to improving the lives of people and achieving inclusive and sustainable development. ADB recognizes that investing in resilient infrastructure systems is a human, environmental and economic imperative with clear economic benefits. Asia and the Pacific will need to invest $26.2 trillion in infrastructure during 2016–2030 to maintain its growth momentum, eradicate poverty, and respond to climate change.
Harnessing Marine Renewable Energy Read more about Harnessing Marine Renewable Energy Michael Abundo talked about the tidal, wave, floating solar, floating wind, and OTEC sources. He also shared insights into how offshore energy is being integrated into the marine environment.
We Live on Planet Sea and it is Acidifying Read more about We Live on Planet Sea and it is Acidifying Dan Millison, ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change- Energy Sector Group's consultant, talked about the challenges and opportunities created by the deteriorating marine environment. By using marine renewable energy as the entry point with complementary technologies and business models, oceanic regeneration may be able to reverse ocean acidification, but only through rapid decarbonization.
Creating Livable Asian Cities Book Launch and Panel Discussion Read more about Creating Livable Asian Cities Book Launch and Panel Discussion Asia’s future is urban. Cities are booming in Asia because they are hubs of economic and social opportunities for people and enterprises. Increasing urbanization, however, does not necessarily translate to increasing opportunities for the residents of cities.
National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies Read more about National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies