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James Baker

Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, ADB

James is responsible for integrating circular economy and innovative approaches to balance economic, social, and environmental development across ADB’s agriculture, food, and natural resource activities in support of Operational Priorities 3 and 5. His previously lead ADB’s the regional marine…

   Topic(s): Economics, Environment
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

James Marape

Prime Minister , Parliament of PNG

Hon. James Marape has been a member of parliament since 2007. Prior to becoming Prime  Minister in 2019, he was Minister of Education from 2008-2011 and Minister of Finance from  2012-2019. He was re-elected to the 11th National Parliament in the 2022 National General …

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

James Scott

Executive Director Global, Thai - TerraCycle Global Foundation

Having experienced the impacts of waste on coral reefs and marine areas firsthand on his diving trips around the world, He decided that it was time to become part of the solution. James has embraced the challenge of dealing with the massive volume of plastics and waste in Bangkok’s heavily polluted…

   Topic(s): Economics, Energy, Environment
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 15: Life on Land

Jason Bogovich

Lead Consultant for the Southeast Asia Development Solutions, ADB

Jason Bogovich has over 19 years of experience in the energy, housing, and economic development fields with extensive knowledge of policy and procedural deliveries of local, state, regional, national and international programs in Asia. He has also implemented effective “Innovation through…

   Topic(s): Economics, Energy, Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Jie Tang

Practice Manager, Energy and Extractive Global Practice East Asia and Pacific Region, The World Bank

Jie Tang, Practice Manager for the Energy and Extractive Global Practice of the World Bank, is in charge of the Bank’s energy programs covering 26 countries in East Asia and the Pacific Region. He joined the World Bank in 2001 as a Young Professional and has recently held the positions of Lead…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Energy
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Johannes Emmerling

Senior Researcher and Scientist, European Institute on Economics and the Environment (IEEE)

Johannes Emmerling is a Senior Researcher and Scientist at the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (IEEE).  He co-leads the Low Carbon Pathways unit. He was a Senior Researcher at Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) between 2012 and 2018. Johannes holds a Ph.D. from the…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Economics, Energy, Environment
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 13: Climate Action

Joonho Hwang

Director, Energy Division, Asian Development Bank

Joonho Hwang assumed the role of Director, the Energy Division, Central and West Asia Department (CWRD) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 20 August 2020. He will also cover the Energy Division, East Asia Department from 30 June 2023. He has over 23 years of work experience including more than…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Energy
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Katerina Kimmorley

Co-founder, Pollinate Energy-India

Kimmorley is a renewable energy expert and a social entrepreneur. Founding the UN award-winning Pollinate Energy, she is a leading voice in the development of renewable energy in Australia and India. She spoke at the UNFCCC COP 19 and has been recognized by the Financial Review as one of Australia’…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Economics, Energy
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Lana Zaman

Associate Economic Affairs Officer, UNESCAP

Lana Zaman is an energy professional with over a decade of experience in energy, sustainability, and economic analysis. Ms. Zaman is currently an Associate Economic Affairs Officer to the Energy Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, a division that…

   Topic(s): Economics, Energy
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Laura Schwartz

Senior External Relations Officer, North American Representative Office, ADB

Laura Schwartz serves as Senior External Relations Officer for the North American Representative Office (NARO) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In this role, Laura supports NARO’s efforts to mobilize financing and support for ADB’s work across the Asia-Pacific region by raising public awareness…

   Topic(s): Economics, Energy, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth