For Clean Oceans, Action Must be Local and Global Read more about For Clean Oceans, Action Must be Local and Global The blog post emphasizes the need for local and global actions to address ocean pollution, particularly reducing plastic use, improving waste management, and building capacity for large-scale clean-ups. It highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on marine life and economies, especially in small island nations. The article advocates for innovative financing and international cooperation to tackle the issue effectively.
Ritu Verma Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Ritu Verma An anthropologist, international development expert, and civil engineer, Ritu works on gender analytical aspects of development projects in the Pacific. She has led several strategic knowledge papers on gender issues in Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, the Marshall Islands, and the Pacific Islands, as well as ADB’s first innovation marketplace session on Wellbeing and Degrowth: Moving Beyond GDP.
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management Read more about For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management The blog discusses the escalating solid waste challenges Pacific Island nations face due to globalization, changing lifestyles, and climate change. It advocates for reducing waste, improving disposal methods, and enhancing regional cooperation to create a sustainable recycling network and attract funding for ocean waste management.
Don’t Look Up, Look into Solutions for Ocean Acidification Read more about Don’t Look Up, Look into Solutions for Ocean Acidification The blog discusses the urgent need to address ocean acidification caused by excess carbon emissions. It highlights the severe impact on marine life and ecosystems and suggests innovative solutions, such as marine renewable energy and regenerative aquaculture, to mitigate these effects.
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.