Guided Activity for Project Clinics Read more about Guided Activity for Project Clinics A set of interactive activities was facilitated, focusing on the application of the training on project identification, preparation, and appraisal.
Air Quality Improvement Solutions Read more about Air Quality Improvement Solutions This session includes a discussion of key information on air pollution and strategies for air quality improvement, providing participants with a foundational understanding of the issues and the solutions available.
Air Quality Toolkit Training for Development Finance Institutions Read more about Air Quality Toolkit Training for Development Finance Institutions Air pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges across Asia and the Pacific. Rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and increasing energy demand have led to worsening air quality, threatening human health, ecosystems, and economic productivity. Many cities in the region continue to exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines, underscoring the need for integrated, cross-sectoral solutions.
Joy Amor Bailey Keywords Urban Development ADB urban water supply and sanitation flood forecasting and early warning systems coastal management air quality improvement e-mobility post-disaster reconstruction microfinance disaster risk financing Read more about Joy Amor Bailey Joy Amor Bailey is an Urban Climate Change Resilience Specialist with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) - administered Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF) which supports cities in eight countries by improving urban planning, designing climate-resilient infrastructure, and investing in projects and people.
Scene Setting: Reimagining a Sustainable World Through the Lens of Impact Investing Read more about Scene Setting: Reimagining a Sustainable World Through the Lens of Impact Investing In this presentation, Mr. Rai introduced the concept of impact investing, and how it institutionalized microfinance. He also highlighted problems in the waste and agriculture sectors and sample solutions brought about by impact investment. He also emphasized the potential role of Impact Investing in re-imagining renewable energy solutions such as solar and biofuels, and what multilateral institutions such as ADB can do to support this approach.