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Philippines' ESCO Business Models

17 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of ESCO business models in the Philippines. It also outlined the country's energy efficiency and conservation roadmap targets and discussed on-balance and off-balance sheet modalities of energy efficiency finance.

Singapore's ESCO Business Models

17 June 2019
This presentation provides an update on Singapore's energy efficiency sector, including the country's energy efficiency strategy and support.

Taipei,China's ESCO Business Models

17 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the ESCO services market in Taipei,China, and how the country is scaling up ESCOs through incentive programs, as well as the various business models currently in place.

Innovative Solutions to Scale-up EE Financing in Industrial Sector in Singapore

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the importance of industrial energy efficiency in Singapore. It also highlighted Singapore's energy efficiency financing pilot, as well as the financial barriers to industrial energy efficiency in the country.

Enabling Poor Women's Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh - Hatiya Project

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the key lessons from the ADB technical and financial assistance project in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali called “Enabling Poor Women’s Participation in the Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh".

Air Pollution in Asian Cities

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia discussed the state of air pollution in Asian cities, honing on air quality figures for Metro Manila. She cited air pollution as the fifth leading global risk factor for premature deaths, highlighting the health…

Impact of Air Pollution on Youth

5 June 2019
In this presentation, William Lucht emphasized the health effects of air pollution on the youth. He also encouraged participants to beat air pollution by suggesting specific actions to incorporate such as proper vehicle maintenance and using public transport.​

Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Lin Lu outline the PRC's air quality challenges, and what needs to be done to address them. She also shared ADB's approach in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying the issues encountered and the reform approach and presented specific ADB activities in the PRC that…

PHOTO GALLERY: World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable

5 June 2019
A selection of photos taken from the event, World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable. The event sought to discuss what additional actions can ADB do to work with its developing member countries (DMCs) to address air pollution. ​

Advancing Health Impact Assessment in Lao PDR

1 May 2019
Lao PDR has been an early and successful adopter of Health Impact Assessment (HIA). The presenter showcased recent HIA policy and practice achievements in the country under ADB stewardship and priorities for further improvement.