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Plastic Asset Circularity (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 21)

7 December 2023
This Circular Economy Webinar Series session spotlighted how Recity is enabling a circular economy of plastics with a combination of physical assets like ‘recycled material’ and digital assets like ‘credits’. This session also highlighted how Recity is connecting a brand's plastic footprint to…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Energy Sector Office

De-risking Instruments for Energy Efficiency Investments in Asia and the Pacific

5 December 2023
ADB is supporting the design of a pilot to implement financial de-risking instruments for energy efficiency investments for selected developing countries in Asia and the Pacific, starting with India and the Philippines. This project is supported by the multi-donor trust fund, Asia-Pacific Climate…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, Energy Sector Office

Harnessing Data Science for Climate Resilience: A Workshop on Policy-Driven Analysis in Nepal

29 November 2023
A growing number of countries, especially in Asia, are using data to design policies, respond to crises, and model future scenarios. Given its growing importance for informing decision-making, having accurate, high-quality, and trustworthy data is more crucial than ever. This training session,…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES)

20 November 2023
ADB held in a hybrid format, a closing workshop for TA 6619 Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) at ADB HQ on 20 November 2023. Representatives from the Philippine government, the British Embassy in Manila, the private sector, and ADB staff…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Transitioning Toward Multiple and Flexible Education and Skills Pathways to Work or Further Study

16 November 2023
Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names and serendipity refers to a fortunate fi­nding, which is a common occurrence throughout the history of product…
Organizer: South Asia Department

SARD Knowledge Spotlight - Reimagining Housing: Innovative One ADB Approach to Tamil Nadu's Urban Challenges

14 November 2023
Discover how ADB, in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu in India, is transforming affordable housing through carefully sequenced interventions to help climate-vulnerable and disadvantaged households relocate to safe areas and sustainably rebuild their lives. This SARD Knowledge…
Organizer: South Asia Department

SARD Knowledge Spotlight - Transformative Approaches to Rural Maharashtra's Agriculture: Addressing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

26 October 2023
This SARD Knowledge Spotlight event showcased synergies between the Maharashtra Rural High Voltage Distribution System Program (HVDS) and the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MAGNET) Project to ensure reliable and good quality power supply, boost crop yields, conserve water, reduce farmers'…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Digitalization for Smart, Resilient, and Interconnected Transmission Systems

11 October 2023
How can we ensure that transmission systems are smart, resilient, and interconnected to cope with the changing energy landscape and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to consumers? How can digitalization enable transmission system operators to optimize their assets,…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Digitally Driven Development (3D) South Asia - Connecting Asia through Digital Payments: Building on India's Experience and Lessons from Asia

21 September 2023
As part of ADB’s Digital Week celebration, the South Asia Regional Department (SARD) organized a hybrid event “Connecting Asia through Digital Payments –Building on India's Experience and Lessons from Asia” on 21 September to showcase India’s Universal Payment Interface. Regulators, banks, and…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Integrity Learning Series: Anticorruption and Integrity Training for Nepal Rural Connectivity Improvement Project

21 September 2023
On 21 September, the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI) delivered an anticorruption and integrity briefing for the executing and implementing agencies of the Nepal: Rural Connectivity Improvement Project - Additional Financing, as part of ADB’s capacity building workshop and…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, South Asia Department