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Regional Perspectives on the Implementation of the Environment Dimension of the SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the speaker's perspectives on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs.

Regional Perspective on Environmental SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation offered perspectives and efforts on implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs and provided an overview of the status of SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, and 15 in Asia and the Pacific. It also stressed the importance of dynamic and holistic frameworks that bring out SDG…

Taking Stock of National Responses to Select Environment-Related SDGs and Targets: A Snapshot of Countries in Asia and the Pacific Region

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the draft results and findings of the TA project’s regional stocktaking that aimed to answer four questions: (i) Which of the select environment-related goals and targets are issues and/or priorities for DMCs in the region? (ii) What kinds of activities have countries…

TA 9245-REG: Supporting Implementation of Environment-Related Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific

21 February 2018
This presentation gave an overview of the TA project and the objectives of the workshop, and provided a brief overview of the schedule of the TA project, noting that the workshop brought the first phase to a conclusion, with a second phase planned to work.

ADB’s Strategic Approach for the SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed ADB’s perspective on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, as well as ADB's efforts to achieve progress on the environment.

Tax Policy for Domestic Resource Mobilization: Challenges for the Developing World

20 February 2018
Domestic resources are the largest untapped source of financing to fund national development plans. The potential for expansion of domestic resource mobilization (DRM) may be particularly high in Asia and the Pacific, but further efforts are needed to increase tax revenues in developing countries…

Contracting with Foreign Parties and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

13 February 2018
Ms. Koh Swee Yen discussed about the inclusion of arbitration clauses in contracts without the parties truly appreciating and understanding what the process entails, and how the process could be managed and tailored to fit the parties’ needs. Particular emphasis was placed on the choice of arbitral…

Pacific Needs a Voice in International Arbitration

13 February 2018
Ms. Christina Pak highlighted the critical role international arbitration can play in attracting international climate finance and investments into the South Pacific region which is acutely vulnerable to climate change impacts. The South Pacific countries face serious threat to their development…

Legal Readiness to Attract Climate Finance: Towards a Low-Carbon Asia and the Pacific

13 February 2018
This article highlights some of the legal barriers faced by developing countries in optimizing their options for funding their nationally determined contributions and showcases examples from the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Republic of Fiji, where the countries have embarked on legal…

UNCITRAL E-Commerce Law 2.0

13 February 2018
Mr. Joao Ribeiro-Bidaoui discussed the legal framework governing electronic communications in international contracts for the sale of goods, including the relevant UNCITRAL Model Laws and UNCITRAL e-commerce principles.