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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

Virtual Conference on Rural and Agricultural Development in the Digital Age

8 to 12 August 2022
Access to, and use of, digital technology in rural areas of developing countries has increased considerably in recent decades, underpinning a vast body of theoretical and empirical research on its implications for agricultural production, trade, and the wellbeing of rural households. Nevertheless…
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

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2022 with TAITRA

14 July 2022
Marine plastic pollution is a major crisis for Asia and the Pacific region. In addition, the high consumption of fossil fuels and raw materials by the manufacturing industry in Asia makes the ecosystems extremely vulnerable. Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy could develop economic…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

AASCTF Smart Cities Networking Days 2022

21 to 22 June 2022
AASCTF supports ASEAN cities with a strong vision to transform their cities and become pioneers in developing and executing holistic and smart city plans and strategies prioritizing livability. This two-day virtual networking event served as a platform to showcase ideas, approaches, digital…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

ACEF 2022 Deep Dive Workshop: The Future of Ocean Energy and Hydrogen - Just Transition to a Safer World

16 June 2022
Our Ocean has enough energy to power our civilization. However, Ocean energy has been slow to be adopted due to technology costs, subsidization of fossil fuels, and a general lack of awareness of the ocean environment. For too long, the Ocean has been a dumping ground from which we extract what…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

10th OECD-AMRO-ADB/ADBI-ERIA Asian Regional Roundtable on Macroeconomic and Structural Policies

15 to 16 June 2022
The OECD-AMRO-ADB/ADBI-ERIA Asian Regional Roundtable convened leading experts to discuss issues at the fore of recent economic developments in the region. Previous roundtables were held in Singapore, Manila, Tokyo, Jakarta, and most recently virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent topics…
Organizer: ADBI, Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022: Innovative and Integrated Solutions for a Low-Carbon and Resilient Future

14 to 17 June 2022
The 17th ACEF 2022 shared and explored proven and new ideas on policy, technology, and Paris-aligned financing to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition in Asia and the Pacific, which is fundamental to achieving the region’s climate and development goals. ACEF 2022 operationalizes ADB’s 2021…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

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

Think20-Associated Webinar on the Contribution of Technology to Achieving Quality Learning for All

24 May 2022
COVID-19 pandemic-induced school closures have made technology use an integral component of education. However, significant knowledge gaps exist between policy makers, practitioners, and other stakeholders on how technology can reduce a teacher’s workload, provide differentiated teaching, support…
Organizer: ADBI