How The Insurance Industry Can Make Asia’s Coastal Areas More Resilient Read more about How The Insurance Industry Can Make Asia’s Coastal Areas More Resilient The blog discusses how the insurance industry can enhance the resilience of Asia's coastal areas by investing in natural defenses like mangroves and coral reefs. It highlights the economic and protective value of these ecosystems and the benefits of parametric insurance, which provides immediate funding after natural disasters.
Brigitte Balthasar Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Brigitte Balthasar Brigitte contributes to the financial management of disaster and climate risk across ADB’s developing member countries by working with ADB’s operational departments to prepare and implement respective solutions. Her primary responsibilities include developing disaster and climate risk financing approaches, conducting disaster risk assessments, and providing policy advice.
Asia's Coastal Areas Are More Than Just Carbon Credits Read more about Asia's Coastal Areas Are More Than Just Carbon Credits The blog discusses the importance of Southeast Asia's coastal areas beyond their role in carbon sequestration. While 'blue carbon' projects are gaining attention for their ability to store significant amounts of carbon, it highlights a broader appreciation of these ecosystems' diverse benefits, including supporting fisheries, protecting against extreme weather, and preserving biodiversity.
Climate Threat: Rising Sea Levels and Stronger Storms Highlight the Need for Coastal Resilience Read more about Climate Threat: Rising Sea Levels and Stronger Storms Highlight the Need for Coastal Resilience The blog emphasizes the urgent need for coastal resilience due to threats of rising sea levels and stronger storms driven by climate change. It is the role of nature-based solutions like mangrove conservation in enhancing coastal protection and mitigating climate impacts.
Turning the Tide: The Crucial Role of Oceans in Fighting Climate Change Read more about Turning the Tide: The Crucial Role of Oceans in Fighting Climate Change The blog discusses the importance of including oceans in climate change strategies. It highlights how oceans regulate climate by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide and suggests innovative financing and sustainable marine projects to protect and utilize ocean resources.
Audrey Tan Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Audrey Tan Ms. Audrey Tan was previously an assistant news editor and environment correspondent at The Straits Times, Singapore’s national broadsheet, where she covered environmental issues and climate change for about a decade. Audrey holds a master’s degree in climate science and policy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She is an advisory committee member of the Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Journalism Fund for Southeast Asia.
Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” Read more about Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” This presentation gives an overview of the handbook content and findings.
Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines Read more about Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the Blue Economy opportunity and development in the Philippines.
Introduction of MARES Concept Read more about Introduction of MARES Concept This presentation gives an overview of how MARES can be a compelling solution for climate change.
Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) Read more about Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) ADB held in a hybrid format, a closing workshop for TA 6619 Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) at ADB HQ on 20 November 2023.