Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Updates from the 4th International Negotiating Committee Session Read more about Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Updates from the 4th International Negotiating Committee Session This presentation gives an overview of the GPT, where it is now, the topics discussed in the INC4, and how can ADB support DMCs during the intersessional period.
Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity Read more about Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), hosted a regional capacity building workshop: Accelerating Investments for Plastics Circularity, 26-27 June 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Solid Waste Management - Learnings from the Netherlands Read more about Solid Waste Management - Learnings from the Netherlands This presentation highlights and discusses best practices and lessons learned from the Netherlands’ experience on solid waste management.
Arnold Tukker Keywords circular economy solid waste management plastics environment green economy Sustainable Consumption and Production Read more about Arnold Tukker Arnold Tukker is a Professor of Industrial Ecology and the Scientific Director of the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Leiden University. He also serves as a senior researcher at TNO, a large Dutch not-for-profit research organization. Arnold has set up prominent EU projects in the field of sustainable product design (SusProNet) and sustainable consumption and production (SCORE!) and was a core member of the Dutch Knowledge Network on Sustainable System Innovations.
Solid Waste Management - Learnings from the Netherlands Read more about Solid Waste Management - Learnings from the Netherlands The ADB’s Solid Waste Management Community of Practice facilitated a knowledge-sharing session on 21 May. The session aimed to highlight and discuss best practices and lessons learned from the Netherlands’ experience on solid waste management. The session featured its keynote speaker, Prof. Arnold Tukker from the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Leiden University.
Circular Economy in the Construction Industry Read more about Circular Economy in the Construction Industry This presentation gives an overview of the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint
Aidana Tleuken Keywords circular economy construction environment Read more about Aidana Tleuken Aidana Tleuken, an accomplished MSc graduate in Structural Engineering, currently serves as an early-stage researcher at Nazarbayev University, where she specializes in the fields of Civil Engineering and Circular Economy. With a strong foundation in structural engineering and a keen interest in sustainability, Aidana is committed to driving innovation in sustainable construction practices and resource efficiency. Her unique approach combines computational sociology research methods with valuable industrial experience, allowing her to achieve impactful intersectoral outcomes.
Rand Askar Keywords circular economy construction environment Read more about Rand Askar Rand Askar is a PhD candidate at the University of Minho, focusing on sustainable construction and rehabilitation. Her research emphasizes building adaptability and circular economy principles, aiming to design buildings for flexibility and durability. Her significant contributions include developing frameworks for circularity in the construction sector, enhancing resource efficiency and sustainability.
Luis Braganca Keywords circular economy construction environment Read more about Luis Braganca Luís Bragança, PhD, is a Civil Engineering Professor at the University of Minho, Portugal, Director of the Sustainable Built Environment program and the Energy and Sustainable Construction Lab. With expertise in Sustainability, Rational Energy Use and Building Acoustics, he contributes to standardization in Sustainable Construction. Coordinating international and national research projects, he has authored 450+ publications. Former iiSBE President (2011-2021), his work focuses on advancing sustainable technologies and practices in the built environment.
Ferhat Karaca Keywords circular economy construction environment Read more about Ferhat Karaca Dr. Karaca is an expert in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on sustainable civil infrastructure and the built environment. He is known for his innovative research, which covers topics such as resilient infrastructure, urban services, and green technology solutions on a global scale. Dr. Karaca has collaborated with various international organizations on projects that include managing urban air pollution, designing future utility systems, and assessing sustainability.