Pratibha Priya Keywords oceans plastics environment healthy oceans technology finance sustainable development blue economies Read more about Pratibha Priya Pratibha is the Chief Sustainability officer of Lucro Plastecycle, an Indian waste collector, recycler and product manufacturer that is a pioneer in developing post-consumer recyclate products, to achieve Circular Economy for plastics in India. She is a seasoned Marketing professional and sustainability advocate. She has extensive experience in the Food and Beverage/Agriculture companies that were on a mission to make agriculture better for people and for the planet; by building sustainable livelihoods for farmers & communities.
Bintang Ekananda Keywords oceans plastics environment healthy oceans technology finance sustainable development blue economies Read more about Bintang Ekananda Bintang Ekananda is an environmental engineer and circular economy advocate. As the co-founder and CEO of Alner, a startup specializing in returnable and refillable packaging for daily necessities, he leads efforts to eliminate waste. Bintang holds a master’s degree in Energy & Environment from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he serves as an assistant professor in the Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Muhammadiyah Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia.
Virtual Workshop on Low-Carbon Cooling Read more about Virtual Workshop on Low-Carbon Cooling The promotion of energy-efficient, climate-friendly technology is critical to meeting developing Asia’s rapidly increasing demand for cooling while advancing net-zero carbon targets, climate change mitigation under the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals. However, such breakthroughs will require greater cooling technology knowledge and capacity in the region.
Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management Read more about Challenges, Lessons, and Innovations for Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management This webinar sought to engage with flood managers, decision-makers, technical specialists, and ADB program professionals for an exchange of ideas and experiences directed toward strengthening the practice of flood management across Asia. The webinars were conducted in a series of five 90-minute sessions held over 5 weeks starting from 09 March 2022.
Linear Infrastructure Safeguards in Asia “LISA” Project Read more about Linear Infrastructure Safeguards in Asia “LISA” Project This presentation gave an overview and results of the Green Linear Infrastructure Safeguards in Asia.
ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar: University of Chicago’s John List on The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale Read more about ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar: University of Chicago’s John List on The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale
Rafid Shidqi Keywords climate change civil society youth climate youth leaders environment Read more about Rafid Shidqi Rafid's career aspiration is to work on the intersection of the marine ecosystem and protect the community's livelihoods. He is currently working as a Project Leader in a local NGO, Thresher Shark Indonesia. Their goal is to protect the declining and endangered thresher shark population in one of the shark-dependent communities in Alor Island, Indonesia.
Aaron Sexton Keywords cultural heritage environment environment management Read more about Aaron Sexton Aaron is a creative and accomplished Environmental Consultant/Specialist, an experienced Project Manager, and an award-winning entrepreneur.
The 3rd UN Small Island Developing States Conference: Pacific Partnership on Ocean Acidification Read more about The 3rd UN Small Island Developing States Conference: Pacific Partnership on Ocean Acidification This presentation provides an overview of regional ocean acidification monitoring and resilience building in the Pacific.
UN Ocean Decade: 10-year Program for Action Read more about UN Ocean Decade: 10-year Program for Action This presentation gives an overview of the UN Ocean Decade's 10-year action plan to address ocean acidification.