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Health Sector Net Zero Solutions—An Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight

30 March 2023
As the world emerges from COVID-19, another global crisis with health implications that could dwarf those of the pandemic tightens its grip. Indeed, climate change, according to the World Health Organization, is the biggest health threat facing humanity. This session at the Asian Development Bank's…

An Ocean of Opportunity: How a Sustainable Blue Economy Creates Pathways toward Net Zero

30 March 2023
Oceans are critical in slowing the rising tide of climate change, but institutional arrangements and targeted investment are needed to catalyze high-impact blue economies. This thematic session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) delved into how…

Opportunities for Transitions and Decarbonization Pathways in Southeast Asia

30 March 2023
Southeast Asia is estimated to need $210 billion per year for climate adaptation and mitigation investments through 2030. This session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) examined how the region could mobilize transition finance to meet its net-…

Ecotourism 2.0: Navigating the Transition to Net Zero

30 March 2023
Nature and culture-based ecotourism have seen increasing popularity in recent years as a sustainable and responsible travel method. With rising risks from the changing climate, the shift to ecotourism 2.0 and advancing toward net-zero emissions for all forms of tourism has become urgent. This…

Meeting Sustainability and Climate Goals with the Cloud

30 March 2023
Over the past decade, cloud computing has revolutionized how people and organizations work by democratizing access to technology, affording organizations of all sizes access to a plethora of digital tools, as well as the security benefits of the cloud. This session at the Asian Development Bank''s…

Greening ASEAN and Global Value Chains

30 March 2023
Southeast Asia has become one of the most important regional hubs for global value chains (GVCs)—the cross-border networks that separate production stages from concept to consumption. By participating in GVCs, most Southeast Asia economies have grown strongly and reduced poverty. GVCs have created…

NUTEC Plastic - NUclear TEchnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution

16 March 2023
This presentation gives an overview of how to enhance plastic recycling to complement conventional practices and production of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics through the application of radiation techniques.

Best Practices for Restoring and Rehabilitating Ecosystem Services in Wetlands: Examples from the United States

15 March 2023
The restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems (and their services) is an important approach in ensuring sustainable management of wetlands. There is a need to understand different restorative and adaptive management measures to be able to choose the “best approach”. Examples of disturbance to…

Case studies: Sustainable agriculture and its role in maintaining ecosystem services

15 March 2023
Wetlands, if sustainably managed for agricultural and conservation purposes, can significantly contribute to ensuring food security. Cases in sustainable agriculture are shared, with key recommendations highlighted: • Promotion of the sustainable coexistence of agriculture and wetlands; • Use of…

Introduction to Wetland Ecosystem Services and Payment for Ecosystem Services

14 March 2023
Knowing and appreciating the ecosystem benefits that are derived from the natural environment improves our ability to preserve benefits or understand the trade-offs. Similarly, putting a ‘value’ on nature allow users to commit to its conservation, protection, and optimal use. The benefits are often…