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Going Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility

24 November 2016
As part of the increasing global efforts to an environmentally sustainable growth, this closing plenary session features discussions that cover green business possibilities beyond corporate social responsibility. It revisits themes, trends, and opportunities that were discussed during the three-day…

Green Finance

23 November 2016
The path that the People's Republic of China has taken to design its green financial system is covered in this presentation. It also examines closely the concept of green finance by understanding its meaning and importance.

ADB Green Bond Framework

23 November 2016
ADB’s Green Bond Framework defines eligible projects to support developing member countries seeking to adapt to and mitigate the consequences of climate change. The Green Bond portfolio of ADB specifically targets projects that promote the transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient growth.

Business Opportunities in Natural Capital

23 November 2016
Natural capital, defined as a stock of natural resources and ecosystems, is facing extreme threats throughout the world. Apart from stock loss, private sector participation in natural capital investment is limited in most countries. This session discusses current business trends in natural capital…

Green Bonds: Catalyzing Debt Financing

23 November 2016
Green bonds are debt-financing instruments aiming to connect private sector funding with projects that provide positive environmental benefits. This session examines how international discussions are shaping green bonds; reviews the measures and options to help scale up green bond investment in the…

Mobilizing Private Sector Finance

22 November 2016
Mobilizing the private sector for green finance still faces many challenges, some of which are largely unique to green projects. This plenary session examines the private sector financing opportunities and challenges in the context of green business development in the Asia and Pacific region, with…

Financing for Sustainable Urbanization

27 October 2016
Mobilizing funds to suport sustainable urbanization remains a big challenge in Asia. Specifically, the biggest challenge is boosting investments on urban development while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth. This presentation looks into the urban infrastructure needs in the region and shares…

Catalysts for Financial Inclusion: Remittance and Digital Finance

28 September 2016
An animated, fact driven discussion on remittances was held in one of this event’s breakout sessions. Asian Development Bank Senior Investment Specialist Sabine Spohn hosted the panel that featured KlickEx Executive Chairman Robert Bell, DMA Asia Pacific Director Jonathan Capal, and Commission on…

Resilience and Sustainability for Asia and the World

12 September 2016
This presentation provides a brief snapshot of Asia’s economic growth forecast from Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Emerging Asia project in 1997. It introduces a new trajectory to achieving sustainable development from 2016 to 2050. Strategic issues that ADB should consider in sustainable…

Highlights Video - Eminent Speakers' Forum - Resilience and Sustainability for Asia and the World

12 September 2016
Some of the major challenges facing Asia and the rest of the world are on resilience and sustainable development. A new direction for the future orientation of the world economy is needed. Earth Institute’s Jeffrey Sachs makes some observations on what the new development model can look like moving…