Sustainable Financing for Nature Positive Investments: Tools for Integrating Economic and Market-Based Instruments into Projects Read more about Sustainable Financing for Nature Positive Investments: Tools for Integrating Economic and Market-Based Instruments into Projects In July-August 2021, ADB's Environment Thematic Group hosted a 4-part webinar series entitled, Sustainable Financing for Nature Positive Investments: Tools for Integrating Economic and Market-Based Instruments into Projects.
Managing and Monitoring Air Quality in Ortigas Read more about Managing and Monitoring Air Quality in Ortigas Outdoor or ambient air pollution is a critical environmental problem causing millions of premature deaths in Asia. At the same time, indoor air pollution is a major challenge also causing millions of premature deaths. The nature of indoor air pollution varies from one region or one country to another depending on the climatic conditions, type of housing, socio-cultural background and others.
Rebecca Stapleton Keywords air quality air pollution air quality improvement (16038 Read more about Rebecca Stapleton Working in ADB’s Transport Sector Office, Sectors Group, Rebecca has a background in transport economics, road safety, and human-centered design. Rebecca is responsible for policy dialogue, capacity development, and project and program implementation with a focus on sustainable transport as part of ADB’s SMART Mobility team.
Closing Remarks - Karma Yangzom Read more about Closing Remarks - Karma Yangzom The training ended by thanking participants and partners, emphasizing the Toolkit’s role in integrating air quality into development projects, encouraging its application, and reaffirming ADB’s commitment to cleaner, healthier, and more livable cities.
ADB Context - Private Sector Approaches to Air Quality Read more about ADB Context - Private Sector Approaches to Air Quality It explains that although private sector projects face unique constraints, the Toolkit’s indicators can help integrate air quality into investment operations by linking cleaner practices with ESG and climate risk considerations.
ADB Context - Transport Solutions for Air Quality Read more about ADB Context - Transport Solutions for Air Quality The value of joint training for ADB staff and DMC counterparts was emphasized, and noted that the Toolkit provides a clear, structured approach for identifying and measuring air quality benefits in transport and other sector projects.
ADB Context - Cross-Sector Collaboration for Clean Air Read more about ADB Context - Cross-Sector Collaboration for Clean Air It was highlighted that the Toolkit is a comprehensive guide that supports cross-sector collaboration and encourages building strong professional networks to effectively operationalize clean air actions.
Video on Opening Remarks: The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025 Read more about Video on Opening Remarks: The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025 Recorded video of Fu Lu's Opening Remarks
Video: Opening Remarks - ADB Read more about Video: Opening Remarks - ADB This links to the recorded Opening Remarks of Toru Kubo, ADB Senior Director.
Quantifying Air Quality Changes Read more about Quantifying Air Quality Changes The activity focuses on quantifying changes in air pollution and assessing the benefits that result from these improvements.