Displaying 71 - 80 of 148

Asia Clean Energy Forum 2021 Spotlight Session Waste Energy and the Oceans

16 June 2021
All of our civilization’s activities manifest in the ocean. Carbon emitted is absorbed into the sea. This increases acidification and threatens the life at the bottom of our food chain. This session looked at ways that changes in our civilization can reverse the impact of current industrial…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Asia Clean Energy Forum 2021 Accelerating the LowCarbon Transition in Asia and the Pacific

14 to 18 June 2021
The global community is on the brink of transformation as it copes with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while it strives to achieve sustainable development and global climate goals. At the center of all these is energy, which powers economic growth, poverty reduction, and climate actions.…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

World Oceans Day Webinar 2021 Gender and Resilience in Coastal Communities

8 June 2021
To celebrate World Oceans Day, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) co-hosted a webinar that provided an overview of the urgent need to consider gender equality in coastal and fisheries resource management. Communities, especially women, in Asia and the Pacific are…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Gender Equality Division

We Live on Planet Sea and it is Acidifying

21 May 2021
Dan Millison, ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change- Energy Sector Group's consultant, talked about the challenges and opportunities created by the deteriorating marine environment. By using marine renewable energy as the entry point with complementary technologies and business models…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work

20 May 2021
via Zoom The Asian Development Bank and the Nordic Embassies in the Philippines organized a special webinar on “The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work” that took place last 20 May, 2.30-4.30pm (Manila). This online event included high-level speakers from the public and private sectors of…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Harnessing Marine Renewable Energy

14 May 2021
Michael Abundo talked about the tidal, wave, floating solar, floating wind, and OTEC sources. He also shared insights into how offshore energy is being integrated into the marine environment. This webinar is Part 4 of the series "ADB Data Room: Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Growing Reefs Faster Than Were Killing Them

7 May 2021
Scott Countryman, Executive Director of the Coral Triangle Conservancy, talked about his experience in Nasugbu, Batangas growing artificial reefs, and how this complements offshore energy development, aquaculture, and ecotourism. Mr. Countryman presented business cases using the oceans' abundant…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Regenerative Marine Aquaculture

3 May 2021
Tom Bowling, CEO of Biota Inc. (Palau), talked about how marine renewable energy supports regenerative practices in the aquarium industry and wild restocking of endangered fish. This webinar highlight how regenerative industries can be aligned with marine renewable energy use. Mr. Bowling has…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Building Resilience of the Power System in the LowCarbon Transition

28 April 2021
The third event of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure for 2021 focused on energy infrastructure resilience. The webinar brought together experts and practitioners to discuss approaches and solutions to incorporate climate and disaster risk considerations into power systems planning…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Energy Sector Office

The Business of our Oceans

23 April 2021
In this learning event, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert presented the current state of our seas and oceans, the impact of human activities on the marine environment, the value of that environment’s natural capital, and its vital role in managing climate change. This webinar is Part 1 of the series "…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office