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Ongedaol Nature Resort Palau

7 February 2023
Ongedaol Nature Resort Palau seeks to create an innovative new model for sustainable, organic ecotourism, empowered by modern technology, that is completely off-grid and formed in partnership with local landowners. 23 eco-retreat suites amid a natural reserve will feature sustainable organic…

Pacific Ocean Explorers (POE)

7 February 2023
The Pacific Ocean Explorers project would combine marine renewable energy and aquaculture to strengthen food and energy security in Palau. By establishing the natural spawning cycles of certain species of significance, eggs can be harvested to produce juveniles for food grow out, restocking for…

Subic Blue

7 February 2023
The Subic Blue project aspires to introduce the first aquarium fish farm and coral nursery in the Philippines, producing large quantities of tropical fish for sale and for placement back onto protected reefs. In addition to bringing a unique regenerative business to the education-focused Subic Bay…

Savusavu Blue Town Model

7 February 2023
The Savusavu Blue Town Model looks to introduce a comprehensive framework to create thriving communities that address climate change and ocean pollution while building sustainable livelihoods within a picturesque harbor town in Fiji. Savusavu provides a safe anchorage for visiting yachts and is the…

MARES High Level Forum's Opening Plenary

7 February 2023
On 7th February 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Centre for Indonesia[SSP1] -Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (CIMT-GT) hosted a High-Level Investor Forum in Kuala Lumpur with the theme of the “New Ocean Energy Economy”. Over 150 participants discussed marine renewable energy and…

Plenary 1: The New Ocean Energy Economy

7 February 2023
Rear Admiral Nick Lambert (Retd) presented the concept of multifunctional sea space and MARES-type projects.

Plenary 2: Using Energy from the Ocean

7 February 2023
Dr. Thuttai Keeratipongpaiboon from the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Kingdom of Thailand, delivered the opening remarks which set the scene for the inclusion of all sea-space users. Inez Marquez shared what was happening in the green hydrogen space and…

Plenary 3: Responsibility Using Marine Spaces and Closing Plenary (Summation of Progress)

7 February 2023
Pak Andreas Dipi Patria, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs Republic of Indonesia provide opening remarks which highlighted the action on maritime investment. The final event panel, titled Financing the New Ocean Energy and Blue Economies, was a highlight of the event with…

Learning Video 5: How can resilience of the urban poor be strengthened at the city level?

6 February 2023
The urban poor in Asia and the Pacific are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This learning video series provides an overview of what stakeholders from across three different levels – household, community, and city – can do to strengthen the resilience of the urban poor and…

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: In-country Consultation on Country Safeguard Systems (CSS) with Civil Society Organizations in Indonesia

6 February 2023