Phat Nguyen Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Phat Nguyen Nguyen has 10 years of experience in business accelerator and private equity/impact investment with Inclusive Business Accelerator (Viet Nam), Impact Venture Accelerator (Viet Nam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines), and Indochina Capital. He was part of the consultant team drafting a World Bank-funded legal framework for public-private partnerships in Vietnam that formed the basis for a new PPP law. He obtained certificates in Climate Change and Environmental Analysis from the UNEP Finance Initiative and in Incubation Manager training by AsiaSEED.
Margarita Fores Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Margarita Fores Fores is known for fusing her Italian background with Filipino cooking and ingredients, and uses organic ingredients to help the farmers who produce these. She prepared the welcome dinner for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit for APEC leaders, together with Glenda Barretto, founder of Via Mare, in Manila in November 2015. She is Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2016, according to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ Awards. Fores is also the first Filipino chef to win the award. She is a Certified Public Accountant graduate of Assumption College.
Chris Tilakasri Dharmakirti Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Chris Tilakasri Dharmakirti Dharmakirti serves on the Investment Committee of this green and impact investment space venture capital company, a regionally focused fund targeting investments in emerging economies in Asia, Middle East and Africa. From 2012 to 2016, he was Chairman of the National Ocean Affairs Committee (NOAC).
CWRD Brown Bag Seminar on Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor: What can be done against air pollution? Read more about CWRD Brown Bag Seminar on Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor: What can be done against air pollution? On 9 April, CWRC’s Kristian Rosbach discussed ADB’s air pollution measuring and mitigation efforts in Bishkek and Almaty, making these cities healthier for inhabitants and visitors. The seminar stressed the importance of utilizing air quality data to inform these cities’ pollution reduction strategies. Around 70 participants attended the seminar.
VIDEO: Opportunities to Scale Up Economic and Market-Based Instruments to Address Air Pollution Read more about VIDEO: Opportunities to Scale Up Economic and Market-Based Instruments to Address Air Pollution ADB joins the world in marking International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2021 by highlighting innovative approaches for healthier air and a healthier planet. This webinar presented trends for implementing economic and market-based instruments for air quality management, discussed recommendations for scaling up application, and explored needs, challenges, and opportunities for support through ADB operations.
MBIs for Air Quality Improvement in Ulaanbaatar Read more about MBIs for Air Quality Improvement in Ulaanbaatar The presentation covers the use of market-based instruments to improve air quality in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Trends and Opportunities for Using Economic Instruments, Incentives, and Market-Based Approaches for Air Pollution Reduction in Asia Read more about Trends and Opportunities for Using Economic Instruments, Incentives, and Market-Based Approaches for Air Pollution Reduction in Asia This presentation shares findings from the air quality management chapter of the ADB technical study titled, Greening Markets: Market-Based Approaches for Environmental Management.
Primer on Air Pollution Issues and Trends Read more about Primer on Air Pollution Issues and Trends This presentation provides an overview of air pollution issues, trends, and opportunities in Asia.
Helena Molin Valdes Keywords environment pollution air pollution climate change Climate and Clean Air Coalition Read more about Helena Molin Valdes Helena Molin Valdes is the former Head Of Secretariat at Climate and Clean Air Coalition. She also held various posts at the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (now United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction), including Deputy Director and Chief of Advocacy and Outreach.