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Biochar as a Circular Solution for Sustainable Agriculture and Poverty Reduction ADB CE Webinar Series Session 01

7 June 2022
Asia is home to an estimated 350 million smallholder farmers, who produce around 80% of the food consumed in the region. The impacts of climate change on soil quality and productivity, exacerbated by a growing fertilizer shortage, threaten the region's food security and smallholder farmers'…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Water and Urban Development 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 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

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

ADB Data Room Marine Aquaculture Reefs Renewable Energy and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services

22 April 2021
Humanity is becoming increasingly aware of the challenges to the health of our Oceans. Extractive Industries (fishing and mining) take more than they replace. By capturing excess energy in our oceans to make non-polluting fuels, we can support coastal livelihoods and the natural capital which…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

The FoodWaterEnergy Nexus Transforming Science for Sustainable Societies

19 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop Energy is vital to economic development. It is a critical input to water resources management—from pumping, transportation, treatment, and desalination. Energy powers agriculture—from farm equipment to food processing. Similarly, the water…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Hydro MiniGrids in the AsiaPacific Scaling Inclusive EnterpriseBased Approaches

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop In recent years, there has been a transition to innovative ownership, management and financing models for renewable energy mini-grid development – where the income generated has been sufficient to ensure the financial viability and…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

WaterEnergy Nexus in the Peoples Republic of China and Emerging Issues

6 December 2017
Energy and water systems are interlinked, and both have important roles in economic development. ADB’s Pradeep Perera and World Resources Institute's Lijin Zhong shared the highlights of the book they authored, Water-Energy Nexus in the People’s Republic of China and Emerging Issues. This book is…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office