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Green City Development Tool Kit

18 September 2015
ICF International’s Emma Lewis presented the three-step city assessment framework, and discussed existing tools and resources for green and sustainable urban development. The tool kit is a reference for Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, and city leaders that introduces key concepts…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Greenhouse Gas Inventories for Urban Operations in Southeast Asia

27 August 2015
Sonia Sandhu and Sameer Kamal of the Southeast Asia Department Urban Development and Water Division (SEUW) of ADB discussed the challenges and opportunities of accounting greenhouse gas emission of urban infrastructure projects, and incorporating GHG inventories into city investment planning…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

The Blue Way for Small and Medium Enterprises: Presentations

25 November 2025
Presentations during the consultation webinar: (i) Overview of the Concept Note; (ii) Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA); (iii) Thai Union, (iv) Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), (v) Finance Earth, and (v) UN Capital Development Fund

Welcome Remarks

25 November 2025
Introduces the SME BlueImpact Asia—a pilot blended finance platform that develops a pipeline of bankable SME projects and aggregates them into portfolios for qualified investors

The Blue Visby Solution: Slowing Down to Speed Up Maritime Decarbonisation

20 November 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the Blue Visby Solution, a collaborative initiative aimed at decarbonizing maritime operations by optimizing ocean passage and reducing carbon emissions in ports.

Unlocking Vessel Efficiency: How DUKC Solutions can Drive Fuel and Emission Reductions

20 November 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the DUKC® system enhances vessel efficiency, leading to fuel and emission reductions in port operations.

Operational Efficiency and Innovation on the Water: The NRMA Manly Fast Ferry Experience

20 November 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the operational efficiency innovations and sustainability initiatives of Manly Fast Ferry in response to rising maritime emissions and regulatory pressures, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.

Why Are Chemicals and Wastes Important for International Financing Institutions?

22 October 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the importance of managing chemical waste for financing institutions, highlighting the economic and environmental implications, regulatory developments, and investment opportunities in sustainable waste management.

Private Sector Engagement Under the Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility

22 October 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the role of the CWFPF in mobilizing private capital to address pollution through innovative financing solutions and green technology investments.

Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility Seed Ventures Window for Early-Stage Enterprises

22 October 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the ADB Ventures SEED Program, which provides venture capital funding to early-stage tech startups in developing Asia, focused on delivering climate impact and addressing chemical waste pollution.