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Multiscalar Drivers and Responses to Heat Exposure in Asian Cities

16 November 2021

Impact of Compound Hazards on the Urban Poor

16 November 2021

Seatizen and Small Business Action on Reducing Plastic Polution

11 November 2021
This presentation discussed case studies about waste collection, sorting, and recycling.

Plastics Circularity: Consumer Behavior & Community Engagement

11 November 2021
This presentation gives an overview of plastic circularity, consumer behavior, and community engagement in Southeast Asia.

Exploring Plastics Purpose in Green Business

4 November 2021
This presentation provides an overview of the investment opportunities along the plastic value chain and in key sectors (e.g., agribusiness, food and beverage).

16th Global Forum on Human Settlements

27 October 2021

Introduction to Circular Economy

23 September 2021
The first session of the Circular Economy (CE) Sprint Series, Closing the Circle: Reducing Plastic Pollution and Promoting Green Businesses, introduced the circular plastics economy and the benefits of transitioning to a CE. It also discussed the causes and impacts of marine plastic pollution.

Value Proposition of the Insurance Industry for Quality Infrastructure Projects

9 September 2021
This presentation highlighted the increasingly complex nature of disaster risk and the need to develop new solutions to close the global insurance protection gap, estimated at $162.5 billion (with emerging economies accounting for 96%)1.

Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific

9 September 2021
This presented the case for the value of coral reefs in terms of maintaining genetic diversity and provisioning natural resources such as fish products, generating income through tourism and recreation, and protection from natural hazards.

The Role of the Insurance Industry Enabling Resilient Infrastructure

9 September 2021
This presentation outlined the three roles the insurance industry plays with respect to infrastructure.