Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure Read more about Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure Infrastructure is central to improving the lives of people and achieving inclusive and sustainable development. ADB recognizes that investing in resilient infrastructure systems is a human, environmental and economic imperative with clear economic benefits. Asia and the Pacific will need to invest $26.2 trillion in infrastructure during 2016–2030 to maintain its growth momentum, eradicate poverty, and respond to climate change.
ADB Data Room: Disaster Risk Analytics Explorer Read more about ADB Data Room: Disaster Risk Analytics Explorer
Reflections on Accessing Affordable Insurance in the Pacific Read more about Reflections on Accessing Affordable Insurance in the Pacific This presentation highlighted the increasing challenge of securing adequate insurance cover for infrastructure projects.
Jane Romero Keywords virtual dialogue resilient infrastructure urban cities disaster risk reduction management climate change Urban Development Read more about Jane Romero Jane Romero is a Technical Assistance Officer in the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF). Jane has an engineering and economics background and has worked in various aspects of infrastructure development in many countries in Asia and the Pacific for over 15 years. In her present role in PRIF, she prepares and implements technical assistance in energy, transport, urban and water sectors to help improve the quality and coverage of infrastructure in the Pacific.
The Role of the Insurance Industry Enabling Resilient Infrastructure Read more about The Role of the Insurance Industry Enabling Resilient Infrastructure This presentation outlined the three roles the insurance industry plays with respect to infrastructure.
Christian Wertli Keywords virtual dialogue resilient infrastructure urban cities disaster risk reduction management climate change Urban Development Read more about Christian Wertli Christian Wertli is Head of Infrastructure Solutions and part of the Swiss Re Public Sector Solutions (PSS) team. The PSS team is dedicated to helping governments, government agencies as well as international organizations at all levels to strengthen their resilience strategies. In his role, Christian is working with financial sponsors, including governments, NGOs, multilaterals, investors, and financiers, as well as contractors and intermediaries to ensure the resilience of their infrastructure projects.
Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific This presented the case for the value of coral reefs in terms of maintaining genetic diversity and provisioning natural resources such as fish products, generating income through tourism and recreation, and protection from natural hazards.
Arun Abraham Keywords virtual dialogue resilient infrastructure urban cities disaster risk reduction management climate change Urban Development Read more about Arun Abraham Arun Abraham is a Climate and Environment Finance Specialist. His main area of work is to support blended finance for investment programs which address priorities and obligations under global Multilateral Environmental Agreements such as UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD, BRS Conventions, Law of the Sea and others. He is a graduate of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Canada.
Value Proposition of the Insurance Industry for Quality Infrastructure Projects Read more about Value Proposition of the Insurance Industry for Quality Infrastructure Projects This presentation highlighted the increasingly complex nature of disaster risk and the need to develop new solutions to close the global insurance protection gap, estimated at $162.5 billion (with emerging economies accounting for 96%)1.
Ekhosuehi Iyahen Keywords virtual dialogue resilient infrastructure urban cities disaster risk reduction management climate change Urban Development Read more about Ekhosuehi Iyahen Ekhosuehi Iyahen is the Secretary-General of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), a Public-Private Partnership led by the insurance industry and supported by the World Bank and the United Nations, aiming to enhance the use of insurance to build greater resilience against disasters and to help achieve the United Nations Global 2030 Agenda.