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The Journey Towards Market Acceptance

23 November 2016
Lessons learned that are applicable to the green technology ecosystem as a whole are shared in this presentation. It also includes a discussion on the importance of applying "moonshot thinking" in innovating and commercializing green technology.

Drawing From Key Success Factors for Ecosystem Banking Lessons from the United States

23 November 2016
A brief description and history of mitigation banking in the United States is provided in this presentation. It also shares the ten vital ingredients to create a successful wetland banking program.

Mountain Hazelnuts and Natural Capital Preserving Endangered Communities through Sustainable Agriculture

23 November 2016
Using the Mountain Hazelnuts Group in Bhutan as a case study, this presentation focuses on the responsibility of multilateral agencies and the need to build business models that support and respect natural, human, and cultural systems.

Cases of PublicPrivateNonprofit Partnership for Conservation of Critical Natural Capital

23 November 2016
The business case for protecting natural capital is discussed in this presentation. Case studies on greening businesses are also featured.

Fisheries Certification

23 November 2016
The need for certification and labeling for the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture is discussed in this presentation. It also provides an overview of the state of fisheries and aquaculture in Asia and the rest of the world.

Plummy Fashions Limited

23 November 2016
The perspective of Plummy Fashion, one of the ten factories worldwide with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification, is shared in this presentation. Developed by the United States Green Building Council, LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in…

Sustainability of Social Housing in the Philippines A Holistic Development of Bamboobased Housing

23 November 2016
An overview of Base Bahay, a foundation supporting disaster-resilient housing made from bamboo, is provided in this presentation. It also explains the importance of adopting a holistic approach in addressing the multidimensional challenge of social housing.

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…