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Safeguards in Different Financing Modalities

20 to 24 February 2023
via Zoom. 20 February 2023, 10:00 a.m., Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m., Fiji (GMT +12)  Consultation with Government Stakeholders in East Asia, Pacific, and Southeast Asia 21 February 2023, 5:00 p.m., Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m., Pakistan (GMT +5) / 2:30 p.m., India (GMT +5:30) …
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Safeguards in Private Sector Operations

12 to 13 December 2022
via Zoom 12 December 2022, 5:00 p.m., Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m., Pakistan (GMT +5) / 2:30 p.m., India (GMT +5:30) Consultation with Civil Society Organizations and other Non-Governmental Stakeholders in South Asia and Central and West Asia 13 December 2022, 10:00 a.m., Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Week 3 of DigitalxADB

25 to 29 October 2021
Agile and innovative start-ups have accelerated the digitalization of society, economy, and institutions, contributing to sustainable development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. Digital technologies enable governments to fundamentally transform the way they operate and deliver services to…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Week 2 of DigitalxADB

18 to 21 October 2021
Accelerating the continuous digital transformation of ADB is key for driving change in how we work. Innovation, risk taking, and new ways of working are essential for thriving in our increasingly digital world. This Week features the digital journeys of ADB and similar institutions, showcases the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

DigitalxADB: Driving Digital Development Across Asia and the Pacific 2021

11 to 29 October 2021
Digital technologies are today’s most powerful drivers of change. DigitalxADB aims to raise awareness and build broad consensus within ADB to continue focusing on the digital opportunities that lie ahead in a world reshaped by COVID-19. This event is designed to help ADB’s people and partners learn…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Week 1 of DigitalxADB

11 to 14 October 2021
Digital infrastructure underpins our modern economy, workplace, government, and society. As the rest of the world becomes more digitally dependent, expanding digital infrastructure in developing members is critical in achieving inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery. This Week session…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Green Marine Hydrogen

16 July 2021
Nguyen Dinh from Offshore Wind Consultants Limited presented the current status of offshore hydrogen production, development, and opportunities to produce ammonia and methanol for shipping and use by local communities.
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

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

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 We’re 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