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How to Combine the Climate Issue with Other Development Targets: (Integrated) Multi Target Approach Needed (RUS)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

Paths to a Green Economy: Creating New Opportunities Driven by Coal Phase-Out (EN and CN)

2 September 2019
This presentation emphasized that protecting the climate requires a complete change in the energy system, but there are many more underlying drivers for an energy system transformation. It further asserts that shaping the transition process to a more sustainable system requires a new form of…

Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development (POISED)

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development, which will help the Maldives tap solar power and reduce reliance on costly, polluting diesel oil. The project will install solar-diesel hybrid grids on outer islands and the greater Male region.…

Role of Governments in Enabling Clean Energy Financing

5 August 2019
This presentation discussed how the United Kingdom and the City of London have established itself as a predominant center for green finance, by establishing the right policy framework and ambition. It also cited a particular example of offshore wind – which the UK, thanks to green finance, produces…

Developing Context Sensitive Solutions for Other Linear Infrastructure Projects

18 July 2019
Describes how power lines pose a major threat to many bird species across the world and how to prevent bird collisions.

Circular Economy for Healthy Oceans

28 June 2019
François Lesage, CEO of Plastic Flamingo, shared the social enterprise’s creative way to help address marine plastic pollution and post-disaster recovery—a transitional shelter made from 100% recycled plastic waste. He discussed the value of the circular economy not only for healthy oceans, but…

Demonstrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus through Water Conservation Beijing Capital Region, PRC

20 June 2019
In this Tech Talk, ADB's Hubert Jenny talked about the water challenges of Beijing as well as a number of international best practices on water conservation, such as from the Netherlands, United States, and Viet Nam, and other proposed interventions, including the use of water-saving fixtures and…

Soot-Free Transport in ASEAN Countries

20 June 2019
Diesel emissions are a human carcinogen, according to the World Health Organization. Diesel engines produce 99 percent of transport-sector emissions of black carbon, a powerful climate pollutant whose near-term warming can be nearly eliminated with a transition to soot-free Euro 6/VI emission…

Realizing Smart Cities

20 June 2019
This presentation discussed the strategies for realizing the Smart Cities, based on the initiative being undertaken ASEAN Smart City Network (ASCN). It focused on the proven strategies of converting a city into a smart city and reviewed what has been done in the major ASEAN cities regarding the…

Floating Solar—What’s the Potential in South East Asia? Lessons Learned from the United States

20 June 2019
To ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable future power supplies many countries in Southeast Asia are exploring options for new generation. Floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) are becoming an increasingly competitive option. However, the technology is still nascent, and many potential adopters…