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Asia Clean Blue Skies Knowledge-Sharing Event on Strategies for Implementation of Low-Emission Zones in Asia

8 to 9 May 2024
Rapid urbanization and population growth in Asia have led to a surge in vehicle fleets. In many cities, investment in mitigation measures such as vehicle emission controls, cleaner fuels, and travel demand management systems did not match this. As a result, traffic-related emissions led to…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asia Clean Blue Skies Knowledge Sharing Event on Synergies and Co-benefits of Air Quality and Climate Change Action

29 to 30 April 2024
Air pollution and climate change continue to be a global concern, impacting the health and well-being, especially of marginalized groups and lower-income countries. The regional and global direction for action is for nations to progressively commit to a sustainability transition and adopt policies…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 26)

20 March 2024
In the seminar, the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint, was discussed. It focused on the stakeholders’ perception of costs and benefits. A machine learning model analyzed data from 382 participants from Norway, Latvia…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Opportunities in the Global Plastics Treaty for Asia and the Pacific Addressing Plastic Pollution for Climate Benefits (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 25)

6 March 2024
During the webinar session, the discussion revolved around the potential impact of a continued business-as-usual scenario, which could have seen plastics contributing up to 19% of global greenhouse gas targets by 2040. The presentation delved into an analysis of the plastic life cycle,…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Forum 2024

27 to 28 February 2024
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel | Bangkok, Thailand The Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) is a partnership program to help countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific region scale up investments in climate adaptation, especially investments at the community level, that explicitly…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

ADB Circular Economy Training Series: Accelerating the Circular Economy: Integrating Circularity into Programs, Projects, and Policies

21 February to 3 October 2024
ADB is organizing a training series on Circular Economy entitled “Accelerating the Circular Economy: Integrating Circularity into Programs, Projects, and Policies”. Delivered through four events in 2024, this initiative of the Environment Group presents cross-sectoral knowledge and experience…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Hong Kong, China (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 24)

7 February 2024
The session covered the challenges and opportunities of circular economy in the Asian context and discussed Hong Kong, China’s practical experiences in applying circular economy principles to food waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment. Note: In this presentation and video, ADB…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Circular Economy Government and Stakeholder Engagement - Some Practical Wins and Losses (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 23)

24 January 2024
This session highlighted delving into the crucial element of stakeholder engagement in the successful execution of circular economy projects. Beyond mere community involvement, stakeholders encompass waste generators, potential recyclers, financiers, and government officials, collectively forming…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

147 RFI Priority Wetland Sites

22 January 2024
Ten (10) developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) —Bangladesh, Cambodia, People's Republic of China (PRC), Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam have been included in the detailed analytical work undertaken through the RFI. Except…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Bioplastics in Thailand: Perceptions versus Reality and Future Directions for Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 22)

17 January 2024
This session walked through the bioplastics value chain using the case study in Thailand based on a cost-benefit analysis research study that ADB conducted. Participants can gain an understanding of the different types of bioplastics, perceptions from different stakeholders, related policies…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster