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Conference on Strengthening Health and Social Protection Systems in Asia: Challenges and Policies

8 November 2022
Cohosted by ADBI and Chulalongkorn University, this virtual conference explored policy strategies and designs to strengthen healthcare and social protection systems in the post-COVID-19 era. Bringing together policymakers, scholars, and experts, it featured a policy dialogue highlighting policy…
Organizer: ADBI

Measuring and Mitigating Methane Emissions from Agriculture, Municipal Solid Waste, and Wastewater (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 06)

20 October 2022
Nick Elger with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided an overview of tools and resources offered by the EPA to support methane mitigation from agriculture, waste, and wastewater. Nick also highlighted EPA's work with international partners through engagement in the Global…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Viability as a Catalyst for Transformative Island Development

30 September 2022
Professor Ikegami Yasuyuki, Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University, Japan, and Benjamin Martin, Xenesys Inc., presented the integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion solution based on extensive demonstration experience in Japan and Hawaii. OTEC is a process or technology for producing…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Eliminating the Idea of Waste with the TerraCycle Global Foundation (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 05)

22 September 2022
Thousands of tons of plastic waste are polluting Thailand’s canals, rivers, and seas every year. The TerraCycle Global Foundation collects and recycles that waste before it reaches and gets degraded and diluted across the ocean. In the space of 2 years, the Foundation has prevented over 560,000…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

ADBI Session on Shock Resilience, Economic Recovery, and Sustainable Development (2022 East Asian Economic Association Convention)

28 August 2022
This ADBI session focusing on Asian economies featured new research on macrofinancial resilience and sustainable economic recovery. The session highlighted the importance of institutional quality in crisis periods and COVID-19’s impact on households and the implications for human capital…
Organizer: ADBI

A pre-launch for the Circular Plastics Economy eLearning Course (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 04)

25 August 2022
How can policymakers and corporate strategists design and implement effective policies to reduce and eventually eliminate plastic pollution? This was the 4th session of the Circular Economy Webinar Session as we pre-launch the Introduction of Circular Plastics Economy for Policy Makers eLearning…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

SECURE Webinar 4: Private Sector Engagement in COVID-19 Vaccination Programs in Southeast Asia

23 August 2022
The fourth SECURE Webinar, Private Sector Engagement in COVID-19 Vaccination Programs in Southeast Asia, brought together policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to share insights, experiences, and best practices for private sector engagement in COVID-19 vaccination programs throughout SEA. The…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Promoting a Knowledge- and Technology-Driven Southeast Asia

17 August 2022
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has accelerated the adoption, use, and trust of digital technology. In Southeast Asia, the application of digital technology and the use of big data holds immense promise to improve broader public health capabilities and generate a large rate of return…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

ADBI Session on Green Hydrogen for Emission Mitigation (14th International Conference on Applied Energy)

10 August 2022
Green hydrogen produced from water electrolysis with zero-carbon electricity could play a significant role in the fight against climate change, with benefits including zero emissions and high-energy density and versatility. However, green hydrogen production and widespread use face enormous…
Organizer: ADBI

Blue Economy: The Seaweed Company

15 July 2022
Dr. Stefan Kraan, Chief Scientific Officer of Seaweed Company, Ltd. presented seaweed cultivation as a regenerative adjunct to offshore energy production. He explained the benefits for offshore energy producers and local communities. This technology has been used in reducing the impacts of ocean…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office