Daniel Wiedmer Keywords finance infrastructure ADB Read more about Daniel Wiedmer Mr. Wiedmer is a finance professional with 20 years of experience in climate finance in emerging markets in Asia and Africa. As Director of the Private Sector Infrastructure Division 2, he leads ADB's infrastructure finance team responsible for Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific Islands. His core competencies include managing corporate and project finance transactions in renewable energy, electric mobility, circular economy recycling, conventional power, waste-to-energy, telecom and water treatment, as well as donor-funded blended finance and technical assistance programs.
Business Opportunities Seminar with United Kingdom 2024 Read more about Business Opportunities Seminar with United Kingdom 2024 ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures.
2024 Pacific Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar - Water and Urban Development Sector Read more about 2024 Pacific Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar - Water and Urban Development Sector This virtual Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS) with the Pacific countries aims to promote interest in and improve the ability of eligible suppliers to locate business opportunities in ADB's water and urban development sectors.
Pensions in Ageing Asia - Policy Insights and Priorities Read more about Pensions in Ageing Asia - Policy Insights and Priorities
Deep Clean: How ‘Blue Finance’ Can Save Our Oceans Read more about Deep Clean: How ‘Blue Finance’ Can Save Our Oceans The blog highlights how "blue finance" can play a crucial role in saving our oceans by funding projects to reduce pollution, protect marine ecosystems, and promote sustainable ocean-related industries. It calls for comprehensive efforts from governments, businesses, and development partners to implement large-scale, ocean-friendly projects.
Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction Read more about Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction The blog explores how repurposing decommissioned offshore oil platforms into artificial reefs could help combat ocean acidification and protect marine life. The initiative highlights the potential for innovative, sustainable solutions to preserve marine ecosystems and prevent further environmental degradation.
Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival Read more about Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival The blog emphasizes the importance of investing in marine protected areas (MPAs) to allow ocean life to recover and support local communities through sustainable tourism and fishing.
Estimating the Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific Read more about Estimating the Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific The blog examines the economic impact of climate change on Pacific nations, emphasizing their vulnerability to intensified storms, cyclones, and rising sea levels. It highlights the need to integrate climate change actions into national development plans to ensure sustainable growth and resilience.
Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy Read more about Bluer Than Blue: Boosting the Ocean Economy The blog discusses the importance of the blue economy in boosting sustainable economic activities related to the ocean and emphasizes the need for integrated and science-based approaches to manage ocean resources, ensuring benefits for current and future generations while protecting marine ecosystems.
Jackie Thomas Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Jackie Thomas Ms. Thomas joined WWF’s Coral Triangle Program in 2008 as a Pacific Policy Officer based in Fiji, and in 2014, became Program Leader. Ms. Thomas has lived and worked in the Pacific region since 2003, when she relocated from Australia to work for WWF in the Solomon Islands. Before that, she worked in regional development in Western Australia for 13 years.