Valerie Langer Keywords circular economy Read more about Valerie Langer Valerie has been engaged in forest conservation
James Alden Keywords circular economy Read more about James Alden James focuses on catalyzing the scaling of 10 million metric tons of alternative fiber capacity in India. He has 20 years of experience in agricultural technology, energy efficiency, clean technology, and business sustainability, and has been involved in the build, growth, and sale of multiple businesses in the clean tech space. He has occupied a series of senior roles in startup organizations over the last 20 years, most recently as the CEO of Oreka Solutions, an insect feed additive business.
Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty Read more about Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty This webinar unpacked the latest developments from the negotiations and explored what the treaty, as it took shape, could mean for Asia and the Pacific region.
Unlocking Opportunities in Circular Textiles Read more about Unlocking Opportunities in Circular Textiles Canopy discussed how scaling production of low-impact alternative fibers made from discarded textiles and food waste has the potential to not only reduce reliance on primary forests but also drive a circular economy, create green jobs, and alleviate secondary health and environmental issues.
Caterina Meloni Keywords digitizing waste waste management circular economy Read more about Caterina Meloni Caterina is a gender finance specialist with 25 years of experience working at the crossroads of finance. She supports international finance institutions, development partners, and government bodies in integrating a gender and climate lens across finance and infrastructure programs in a way that is pragmatic, cost-effective, and relevant to local business sectors.
Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Outcomes and Insights from the Second Part of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 42) Read more about Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Outcomes and Insights from the Second Part of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 42)
Sujitra Vassanadumrongdee Keywords marine plastic pollution circular economy Read more about Sujitra Vassanadumrongdee Over the past decade, Dr.
Modelling the Reduction of Marine Plastic Pollution through Economic Instruments: A Case Study of Thailand Read more about Modelling the Reduction of Marine Plastic Pollution through Economic Instruments: A Case Study of Thailand This presentation gives an overview of the economic instruments and policy recommendations aimed at reducing marine plastic pollution in Thailand through enhanced packaging circularity and waste management strategies.
Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution through Packaging Circularity in Thailand: Recommendations on Economic Instruments Read more about Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution through Packaging Circularity in Thailand: Recommendations on Economic Instruments This presentation gives an overview of the assessment and recommendations on economic instruments to prevent marine plastic pollution through improved packaging management in Thailand.
ADB Participation at the Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5.2) Read more about ADB Participation at the Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5.2) Countries worldwide, from 5 to 14 August 2025, are gathering in Geneva, Switzerland for the second part of the fifth Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session, also known as INC-5.2. This is a continuation of the INC-5 session held in November 2024 in Busan, Republic of Korea, which was then targeted as the conclusion of the negotiations.