Video: Thematic Track Session 3.2: Green Jobs, Gender, and Development Read more about Video: Thematic Track Session 3.2: Green Jobs, Gender, and Development This links to Day 2 Session 3.2 webinar video of the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022.
Closing the NDC Fund Gap: Private-Public Sector Cross-Border Venture Capital Funds Read more about Closing the NDC Fund Gap: Private-Public Sector Cross-Border Venture Capital Funds By employing an intellectual property-driven investment and deployment approach, low carbon innovations can be rendered more portable across borders to APAC; adoptable for rapid deployment and scale-up; and less capital intensive. Presentation will discuss successful cases and share their Key Factors for Success to suggest applicability for further adoption throughout APAC.
Fred Chang Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Fred Chang Mr. Chang combines over 25 years of venture capital, intellectual property investing and start-up company experiences in the US and China where he has conducted cross-border investments and helped build the businesses for international VC and intellectual property investment firms, as well as emerging climate-tech companies. Mr. Chang started his career in McKinsey & Company’s Greater China practice where he participated in a 30-year Energy & Environmental Policy project in Taiwan.
Blended Finance for Upscaling Clean Energy in Nepal Read more about Blended Finance for Upscaling Clean Energy in Nepal The Austria-Nepal Renewable Energy Blended Finance Facility employs innovative financing mechanisms for local renewable energy projects and provides capacity building activities for key stakeholders to upscale clean energy in Nepal and achieve environmental, social and gender co-benefits through the use of a blended finance instrument (the first ever Credit Guarantee Fund in Nepal) and local capacity development.
Eva Kelly Oberender Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Eva Kelly Oberender Eva Kelly Oberender is an expert in renewable energy financing and climate change policy with a deep understanding and proven industry experience within the clean energy sector. In her over 15 years with REEEP, she has taken on a variety of leading strategic roles and been integral in driving forward REEEP’s mission to advance market readiness for clean energy services in low- and middle-income countries. She is currently on the management team of the Private Financing Advisory Network and since early 2022 has headed the organisation as REEEP’s CEO.
National Climate Financing Vehicle and ESG Investing in Korea Read more about National Climate Financing Vehicle and ESG Investing in Korea Although the size of committed climate finance is increasing, it is far less than what is needed to implement NDC action. The Korean government has recently set up a national financing vehicle, climate response fund, to accelerate the flow of financial resources to NDC action. The fund aims to secure the financial resources needed to effectively respond to the climate crisis and promote the transition to a carbon-neutral society and green growth. We review issues in the fund's sustainability beyond initial capitalization.
Ick Jin Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Ick Jin Ick Jin is currently the Assistant Chief for Economic Analysis in the National Assembly Budget Office. He undertakes financial analyses on the effect of public expenditures and economic programs. Before joining NABO, he worked at Korea Insurance Research Institute, Korea Capital Market Research Institute, and the Bank of Korea. Mr. Jin holds a Ph.D. from the Rice University at Houston, a CFA designation, and a CIPM designation. His primary research interest includes ESG investing, climate finance, climate technology, sustainable development among others.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Through Low-Cost Financing in Bangladesh Read more about Energy Efficiency & Conservation Through Low-Cost Financing in Bangladesh This presentation gives an overview of low-cost financing projects for energy efficiency program in Bangladesh.
Shah Zulfiqar Haider Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Shah Zulfiqar Haider Shah Zulfiqar Haider is a Registered Professional Engineer (PEng) and Certified Energy Auditor from USA and Life Fellow of Bangladesh Computer Society. He has 40 years of experience in Infrastructure, Sustainable Energy, Climate Change & Military Engineering Services. He is an International expert in Sustainable Energy, Smart Grid, Infrastructure planning, Total Quality Management (TQM), Management of Electric Utilities etc.
Cleaner Energy Future Initiative of ASEAN (CEFIA) Read more about Cleaner Energy Future Initiative of ASEAN (CEFIA) This presentation gives an overview of Japan's contribution to accelerating the deployment of cleaner energy and low carbon technology in the ASEAN region through Cleaner Energy Future Initiative for ASEAN (CEFIA).