Briefing on the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 (GAR2022): Our World at Risk – Transforming Governance for a Resilient Future Read more about Briefing on the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 (GAR2022): Our World at Risk – Transforming Governance for a Resilient Future COVID-19 and climate change are making it clear that disaster impacts increasingly cascade across geographies and sectors. Despite progress, risk creation is outstripping risk reduction. To change course, new approaches to governance systems and an understanding of systemic risk are needed.
Zhe Yuan Keywords climate change adaptation climate finance Read more about Zhe Yuan Zhe Yuan is a Natural Resources Economist at ADB with over ten years of experience in environmental economics, natural capital accounting, and climate change adaptation. She has worked extensively in the Asia-Pacific region on projects related to sustainable resource management and climate finance. Prior to joining ADB, she contributed to economic analysis and policy development at international organizations such as the Green Climate Fund and FAO.
Nawa Raj Dhakal Keywords energy clean energy; renewable energy climate finance Read more about Nawa Raj Dhakal Mr. Nawa Raj Dhakal is the Executive Director of Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Government of Nepal’s focal agency on renewable energy and energy efficiency, under the purview of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI).
Abdurahmonzoda Nigina Shukhrat Keywords climate finance Tajikistan Glaciers' Preservation climate change Read more about Abdurahmonzoda Nigina Shukhrat Ms. Nigina is a financial expert and reform leader with over 15 years of experience in macroeconomic policy, capital market regulation, sustainable finance, investment promotion, banking, and international development.
Keynote Speech Read more about Keynote Speech This keynote speech discusses climate finance and investment strategies for glacier preservation and adaptation, emphasizing the urgent need for action to mitigate the impacts of glacier retreat on vulnerable communities.
Capital Market of Tajikistan and Sustainable Development: Financial Instruments for Glacier Conservation Read more about Capital Market of Tajikistan and Sustainable Development: Financial Instruments for Glacier Conservation This presentation provides an overview of the advancement of Tajikistan's capital market and climate financing initiatives, with a particular focus on glacier conservation and sustainable development through thematic bonds.
Thematic Session 11 Consolidated Presentations Read more about Thematic Session 11 Consolidated Presentations This is the consolidated presentation from Thematic Session 11, which outlines climate finance focused on glacier preservation and adaptation strategies in Tajikistan, featuring key speakers and discussions on sustainable financing mechanisms.
Photo Gallery: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation Read more about Photo Gallery: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation Photos from the Thematic Session 11: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation
Thematic Session 11: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation Read more about Thematic Session 11: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation
Yuki Yasui Keywords finance climate finance Read more about Yuki Yasui Ms. Yuki Yasui is the Director overseeing the Asia Pacific (APAC) Network for the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), launched in June 2022. She is focused on bringing together the financial sector across developed and emerging APAC to accelerate an inclusive transition to a net-zero economy. She assists financial institutions and businesses in planning for their transition to net zero and advocates for scaling credible and impactful financing for the transition.