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Solid Waste Management - Learnings from the Netherlands

21 May 2024
The ADB’s Solid Waste Management Community of Practice facilitated a knowledge-sharing session on 21 May. The session aimed to highlight and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the Netherlands’ experience on solid waste management. The session featured its keynote speaker, Prof.…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of Tajikistan

9 to 10 May 2024
Dushanbe, Tajikistan The consultations schedule is as follows: 9 May 2024 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of Tajikistan 10 May 2024 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of Tajikistan
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Asia Clean Blue Skies Knowledge-Sharing Event on Strategies for Implementation of Low-Emission Zones in Asia

8 to 9 May 2024
Rapid urbanization and population growth in Asia have led to a surge in vehicle fleets. In many cities, investment in mitigation measures such as vehicle emission controls, cleaner fuels, and travel demand management systems did not match this. As a result, traffic-related emissions led to…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Regional Conference: Inclusive Energy Transition in South Asia and Beyond

7 to 9 May 2024
The regional conference aimed to provide a platform for energy sector agencies, power utilities, and other stakeholders from South Asia and beyond to engage in discussions regarding inclusive principles, frameworks, and strategies for the global transition from fossil fuel-based energy systems to…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Government Stakeholders from Central and West Asia

7 to 8 May 2024
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Asia Clean Blue Skies Knowledge Sharing Event on Synergies and Co-benefits of Air Quality and Climate Change Action

29 to 30 April 2024
Air pollution and climate change continue to be a global concern, impacting the health and well-being, especially of marginalized groups and lower-income countries. The regional and global direction for action is for nations to progressively commit to a sustainability transition and adopt policies…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asian Development Policy Lecture: Vic Adamowicz

25 April 2024
In this keynote lecture, the transformative power of ecosystem services valuation was explored. The lecture delved into how assigning economic value to nature's benefits, from air purification to pollination, redefined policy making and promoted sustainable development. Attendees learned why…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 4: Economic Tools and Solutions to Stop Natural Capital Degradation

22 March 2024
Natural capital refers to the components of the natural environment, such as soils, air, water, geology, and all living organisms. It provides valuable goods and services to society and is a key component of economic growth. However, natural capital is experiencing a severe decline, and the world…
Organizer: ADBI

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 26)

20 March 2024
In the seminar, the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint, was discussed. It focused on the stakeholders’ perception of costs and benefits. A machine learning model analyzed data from 382 participants from Norway, Latvia…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Food and Nutritional Security in Asia and the Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities

18 to 19 March 2024
Asia and the Pacific underwent a rapid transition in diet and nutritional patterns due to ongoing shifts in economic conditions, urbanization, and global interconnectedness. Unfortunately, this transformation was accompanied by intricate nutritional failures among the population: childhood…
Organizer: ADBI