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Virtual Workshop on Hydrogen in Decarbonization Strategies in Asia and the Pacific

25 November 2022
Green hydrogen produced by renewable energy can help tackle sustainability challenges in sectors such as transportation, building development, and power generation, and enable larger-scale penetration of variable renewable energy when combined with emerging low-carbon technologies. Yet, global…
Organizer: ADBI

ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar European Bank for Reconstruction and Developments Alexander Plekhanov on Business Unusual Transition Report

25 November 2022
This ADBI Featured Speaker webinar spotlighted Alexander Plekhanov of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), who presented EBRD’s 2022-23 Transition Report on the policy implications of “business unusual” conditions in the global economy. He discussed the effects of COVID-19…
Organizer: ADBI

Asia Smart City Conference Effective Measures Towards a NetZero Future in Asia and the Pacific

24 to 25 November 2022
Day 1: PM (half day) Tokyo Time - Business matching Day 2: 13:00 – 17:00 Tokyo Time Cities are the frontline in tackling climate change – representing both the biggest challenge and opportunity to limit global average temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. Cities account for about…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, ADBI

Koinpacks Reuse Revolution to Radically Prevent Plastic Pollution in Indonesia ADB Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 09

24 November 2022
Launched in 2020, Koinpack built a deposit-based reuse system for plastic packaging, allowing consumers to purchase their favorite brands in reusable bottles, instead of single-use flexibles. When they return the bottle, they get a cashback as an incentive. Koinpack works with existing brands…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Investors and Underwriters Perspectives on Sustainable Finance in ASEAN

24 November 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of climate change serve as a wake-up call for policymakers, corporations, investors, and all other relevant stakeholders to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their operations and daily lives. While ASEAN's sustainable bond market…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Study Tour on Exploring Opportunities to Promote Korean Experiences in Digital Agriculture and Rural Development Among ADB Member Countries

24 to 30 November 2022
ADB and MAFRA organized a study tour on 24-30 November 2022 in Seoul and other cities to identify good practices in Korea’s digital agriculture applications and explore potential integration in project development and policy reforms. The participants visited four cooperatives, a food distribution…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

ADBIFAD International Conference Harnessing Digital Technologies and Experiences to Accelerate Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia and the Pacific

23 November 2022
Digital innovations are already contributing to solve several challenges facing agriculture and rural economy. The future potential for such technologies to promote sustainable economic growth in agriculture has also been noted by numerous development agencies and researchers. Asian Development…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

The World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment SNGWOFI and the Special Report for ADB on Fiscal Decentralization

23 November 2022
Background The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) collaborated under the knowledge partnership agreement in March 2022 for the preparation of the third edition of the World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2022 with Finland

23 November 2022
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. In response to the COVID-19…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar Harvard Universitys Fernando Reimers on Building Resilient Education Systems After the COVID19 Pandemic

22 November 2022
This ADBI Featured Speaker webinar spotlighted Harvard University’s Fernando Reimers, who examined the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on education and lessons for building education system resilience. Reimers discussed educational innovations that emerged during the pandemic and how they can support…
Organizer: ADBI