Case Studies on Circular Economy Biz Model: Mechanisms, Opportunities and Challenges (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 02) Read more about Case Studies on Circular Economy Biz Model: Mechanisms, Opportunities and Challenges (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 02) Despite the current circular economy global movement, the amount of waste generated globally is still on the rise, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when online shopping and take-out food services have been increasing. We must reduce waste and, simultaneously, recycle/recover resources from “waste.” This requires transformation along the entire value chain of production and consumption from product design and distribution to end of use and life.
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for Climate Disaster Risk Management Read more about Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for Climate Disaster Risk Management Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) invited project officers, consultants, and practitioners to attend the Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Lecture and Clinic on 15 September and 21 September.
Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia Read more about Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia
Virtual Conference on Rural and Agricultural Development in the Digital Age Read more about Virtual Conference on Rural and Agricultural Development in the Digital Age Access to, and use of, digital technology in rural areas of developing countries has increased considerably in recent decades, underpinning a vast body of theoretical and empirical research on its implications for agricultural production, trade, and the wellbeing of rural households. Nevertheless, more research is needed to better understand how digitalization affects rural and agricultural development.
Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia Read more about Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia As countries begin to recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, policy makers must decide what type of economic recovery they want to pursue. Will they choose measures that continue with existing “business-as-usual” economic structures that have a negative impact on the environment? Or will they take up the challenge of rebuilding in a way that ensures an economically and environmentally resilient future?
ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar: Yale University’s Rohini Pande - When the Tide Turns: Poverty, Inequality, and Power Read more about ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar: Yale University’s Rohini Pande - When the Tide Turns: Poverty, Inequality, and Power This webinar highlighted Rohini Pande, Yale University economics professor and Director of the Yale Economic Growth Center, who discussed the interlinkage between poverty, inequality, and power and the role of policy in driving inclusive growth, with ADBI Dean Tetsushi Sonobe and experts.
Biochar as a Circular Solution for Sustainable Agriculture and Poverty Reduction (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 01) Read more about Biochar as a Circular Solution for Sustainable Agriculture and Poverty Reduction (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 01) Asia is home to an estimated 350 million smallholder farmers, who produce around 80% of the food consumed in the region. The impacts of climate change on soil quality and productivity, exacerbated by a growing fertilizer shortage, threaten the region's food security and smallholder farmers' livelihoods.
Reimagining the Future of Transport across Asia and the Pacific Read more about Reimagining the Future of Transport across Asia and the Pacific 2:30 – 4:30 pm Manila, Philippines time (GMT+8) via Zoom
Building Resilience with Social Protection in Time of Crisis Read more about Building Resilience with Social Protection in Time of Crisis
Green Road to Montreal: Planning Environmentally Sustainable Infrastructure for Biodiversity Conservation in Asia — Workshop Series 2022 Read more about Green Road to Montreal: Planning Environmentally Sustainable Infrastructure for Biodiversity Conservation in Asia — Workshop Series 2022