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Opportunities in the Global Plastics Treaty for Asia and the Pacific Addressing Plastic Pollution for Climate Benefits Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 25

6 March 2024
During the webinar session, the discussion revolved around the potential impact of a continued business-as-usual scenario, which could have seen plastics contributing up to 19% of global greenhouse gas targets by 2040. The presentation delved into an analysis of the plastic life cycle,…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Government Stakeholders from the Pacific

4 to 5 March 2024
Nadi, Fiji
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Workshop and Korea Showcase Universities as Enablers of Vibrant Startup Ecosystems

26 to 29 February 2024
The startup ecosystem of the Central Asia Regional Economic Regional Cooperation (CAREC) region needs a constant supply of quality talent to operate and grow. Universities are one of the biggest producers of talent embraced with the latest technology and potential to innovate and disrupt. Many…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, ADBI

Government Stakeholders from South Asia

22 to 23 February 2024
New Delhi, India
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Cloud Computing Policies and Impacts in Asia and the Pacific

22 February 2024
Government policies promoting cloud adoption impact the level of government effectiveness and have positive spillover effects on the rest of the economy. Drawing on a recent ADB Institute Policy Brief, this webinar examined the types of policies critical for stimulating government systems'…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

ADB Circular Economy Training Series Accelerating the Circular Economy Integrating Circularity into Programs Projects and Policies

21 February to 3 October 2024
ADB is organizing a training series on Circular Economy entitled “Accelerating the Circular Economy: Integrating Circularity into Programs, Projects, and Policies”. Delivered through four events in 2024, this initiative of the Environment Group presents cross-sectoral knowledge and experience…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of India

19 to 21 February 2024
New Delhi, India The consultations schedule is as follows: 19-20 February 2024 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of India 21 February 2024 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of India
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Online Book Launch Building Resilient Societies Insights from PostDisaster Recovery in Asia and the Pacific

16 February 2024
Navigating Resilient Post-Disaster Recovery in Asia and the Pacific, a new book published by ADBI Press, addressed the importance of resilient recovery in the aftermath of disasters, emphasizing the Asia and Pacific region while holding global relevance. It explored the complex process of post-…
Organizer: ADBI

The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Hong Kong China Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 24

7 February 2024
The session covered the challenges and opportunities of circular economy in the Asian context and discussed Hong Kong, China’s practical experiences in applying circular economy principles to food waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment. Note: In this presentation and video, ADB…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

ADBIChulalongkorn University Webinar on Country Policies and Strategies on Carbon Pricing

29 January 2024
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the far-reaching impacts of global warming raised major concerns that required urgent climate action from policymakers and climate-related agencies, as well as the private sector and other stakeholders. However, transitioning toward a…
Organizer: ADBI