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The Relevance of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Development Projects

15 July 2019
Describes the process of embedding biodiversity considerations into policies, strategies and practices of key public and private actors that impact or rely on biodiversity

Framework for Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Planning and Implementation of Developments in the Transportation Sector

15 July 2019
Key functional attributes and ecosystem processes for consideration in the environmental impact assessment process of transport projects

Innovative Carbon Capture through Fecal Sludge Management in the PRC

8 July 2019
EAPF's Hubert Jenny discussed how Beijing uses fecal sludge to increase its carbon sink. The innovative project features resource recovery, advanced technology, public-private partnership, and nonsovereign operations business model. The initiative is in support of the PRC's 13th Five-Year Plan to…

Photo Gallery Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia

3 July 2019
Photos from the Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia on 3 July 2019 in ADB Indonesia Resident Mission. About 40 key regulators, industry players, and state electricity company officials participated in discussing challenges and opportunities of the ongoing transition to electric…

Environmental and Social Safeguards for Trade

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Sutken presented the definition of sustainable trade finance, as well as the drivers of change in trade finance and the potential risks of inaction. He also shared information on the ICC process, as well as the web platform for agro-commodities.​

Trade Loans A Less Risky Alternative to Overdrafts

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Packham shares the definition, purpose, and applicability of a trade finance loan. He also underscored the advantages of trade loans and its benefits to the customer and gave an overview of a trade cycle analysis, which can be used to help establish a trade loan facility.

Digital KYC Solutions Everest

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Reid gave an overview and architecture of Everest's digital Know Your Customer platform, and how they process the on-boarding and verification of users/entities. He also shared an example from the Central Bank of Samoa to illustrate the money transfer chain of custody,…

Letter of Credit Relay

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Packham and Mr. O'Brien gave an overview and the workflow for a Letter of Credit (LC) relay, and shares the challenges holding back Pacific countries. They also shared the benefits of LC relay, and potential solutions to overcome the challenges which were earlier presented…

Trade Finance Products in ActionCase Study

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. O'Brien walked participants through the process of a typical trade facilitation deal, and discussed a case study to get a better understanding of how it works.

Circular Economy for Healthy Oceans

28 June 2019
François Lesage, CEO of Plastic Flamingo, shared the social enterprise’s creative way to help address marine plastic pollution and post-disaster recovery—a transitional shelter made from 100% recycled plastic waste. He discussed the value of the circular economy not only for healthy oceans, but…