ADB Business Opportunities in the Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, and Environment Read more about ADB Business Opportunities in the Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, and Environment This gives an overview of Asia and the Pacific's Climate Change Context, support for ADB's climate action, climate adaptation, and resilience.
Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management and Environment Read more about Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management and Environment This gives an overview of CCSD activities in Asia and the Pacific, e.g., priorities to 2030, action plan 2024 - 2030, and nature-based solutions.
David Angelson Keywords adb health sector adaptation to climate change health and climate policy making and governance Read more about David Angelson David Angelson (MMedSci, PhD) is a New Zealand-based clinical epidemiologist focusing on environmental health, One Health, climate finance, and the health consequences of climate change. During the COVID-19 outbreak, he served with Partners In Health under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology & COVID-19 Response team.
Vannarom Moeung Keywords adb health sector adaptation to climate change health and climate policy making and governance Read more about Vannarom Moeung Vannarom Moeung is the Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Health of Cambodia and serves as Project Coordinator for the Border Areas Health Project. With a strong foundation in both clinical practice and health systems management, he holds a Master of International Studies in Health Administration from Kobe University, Japan, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Health Sciences in Phnom Penh. His early training as a medical assistant further grounded his practical understanding of healthcare delivery.
Viengkhan Phixay Keywords adb health sector adaptation to climate change health and climate policy making and governance Read more about Viengkhan Phixay Dr. Viengkhan Phixay holds a medical doctor degree from the National University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR. She previously served as a Senior Health Officer at the Ministry of Health (MOH), working in the maternal and child health sector for more than 10 years. During her tenure at the Mother and Child Health Center, she provided dedicated support and leadership to the implementation of the MOH’s Maternal and Child Death Reduction Program.
Patrick Almeida Keywords adb health sector adaptation to climate change health and climate policy making and governance Read more about Patrick Almeida Dr. Patrick Almeida has been working in the field of migration health for the past 8 years in a range of humanitarian and development settings. He is currently serving as the Regional Thematic Specialist for Migration Health with the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. In this capacity, he provides support and advice to IOM Country Missions, governments and local, regional and global partners to promote the migration health agenda across the Asia Pacific.
Greater Mekong Subregion Border Areas Health Project in Cambodia Read more about Greater Mekong Subregion Border Areas Health Project in Cambodia This presentation outlines strategies and efforts to enhance health resilience, community and migrant health, and regional collaboration in response to climate change impacts.
Resilient Border Areas: Climate and Health Lessons from Laos and Cambodia Read more about Resilient Border Areas: Climate and Health Lessons from Laos and Cambodia This presentation discusses regional strategies and collaboration efforts to address the impacts of climate change on migration and health in Southeast Asia.
Climate and Health in the Lao PDR: Risks and Response Read more about Climate and Health in the Lao PDR: Risks and Response This presentation gives an overview of the findings, challenges, and strategic recommendations for addressing climate change, health, and migration issues in the Lao PDR.
Zeroing-in on Sustainable Wetland Management: Challenges and Prospects (the Regional Flyway Initiative) Read more about Zeroing-in on Sustainable Wetland Management: Challenges and Prospects (the Regional Flyway Initiative) To address the continuing decline of wetlands particularly in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF), the Asian Development Bank, with partners BirdLife International and the EAAF Partnership, recently launched the Regional Flyway Initiative.