Green Marine Hydrogen Read more about Green Marine Hydrogen Nguyen Dinh from Offshore Wind Consultants Limited presented the current status of offshore hydrogen production, development, and opportunities to produce ammonia and methanol for shipping and use by local communities.
Growing Reefs Faster Than We're Killing Them Read more about Growing Reefs Faster Than We're Killing Them This presentation gives an overview of Ree.Ph and their Lifeboat Project Nasugbu on rehabilitating coral reefs.
Growing Reefs Faster Than We’re Killing Them Read more about Growing Reefs Faster Than We’re Killing Them Scott Countryman, Executive Director of the Coral Triangle Conservancy, talked about his experience in Nasugbu, Batangas growing artificial reefs, and how this complements offshore energy development, aquaculture, and ecotourism. Mr. Countryman presented business cases using the oceans' abundant energy, in line with ADB's Action Plan on Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies.
Regenerative Marine Aquaculture Read more about Regenerative Marine Aquaculture Tom Bowling, CEO of Biota Inc. (Palau), talked about how marine renewable energy supports regenerative practices in the aquarium industry and wild restocking of endangered fish. This webinar highlight how regenerative industries can be aligned with marine renewable energy use. Mr. Bowling has extensive experience in Palau and the Republic of Marshall Islands.
The Business of our Oceans Read more about The Business of our Oceans In this learning event, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert presented the current state of our seas and oceans, the impact of human activities on the marine environment, the value of that environment’s natural capital, and its vital role in managing climate change.
MARES TA Presentation April 2021 Read more about MARES TA Presentation April 2021 This Presentations introduces the MARES TA and provides some insight into its focus.
ADB Data Room: Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services Read more about ADB Data Room: Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services Humanity is becoming increasingly aware of the challenges to the health of our Oceans. Extractive Industries (fishing and mining) take more than they replace. By capturing excess energy in our oceans to make non-polluting fuels, we can support coastal livelihoods and the natural capital which underpins these communities. This TA aims to show how we can enhance ocean health by concentrating investment on four core areas - Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism.
Dhostekhor Khola Micro Hydropower Pilot Project Read more about Dhostekhor Khola Micro Hydropower Pilot Project This presentation discussed the conceptualization, impact, and lessons learned from the Dhostekhore Khola Micro Hydropower Project, a community-based ecotourism program in Nepal that facilitated access to energy in communities along the Annapurna trekking routes.
Investment Opportunities for Nature-Based Tourisms in the Coral Triangle Read more about Investment Opportunities for Nature-Based Tourisms in the Coral Triangle The World Wide Fund for Nature’s Coral Triangle program supports the development of responsible nature-based tourism in six countries, including Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. This session aims to stimulate further thinking on how investing in natural capital can be utilized to support the development of countries involved.
Gregory Auta a Keywords green business sustainable business ecotourism sustainable tourism nature-based tourism Pacific coral triangle papua new guinea solomon islands timor leste Read more about Gregory Auta a Gregory Auta’a, Principal Tourism Officer, the Government of the Solomon Islands Auta’a is the Principal Tourism Officer for the Government of the Solomon Islands, overlooking projects and product development within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for the whole of the country, with a special focus on pilot projects led by the ministry and the Eco-tourism project grant program.