Keynote: Global NBS practices and lessons Read more about Keynote: Global NBS practices and lessons The presentation highlighted how global Nature-based Solutions (NbS) had improved water security, climate resilience, and ecosystem management. It summarized key benefits, shared successful case studies, and emphasized that scaling NbS required strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable funding.
Tracking ADB’s portfolio on Environment and Nature Read more about Tracking ADB’s portfolio on Environment and Nature The presentation explained how ADB tracks its environment and nature portfolio under the new Corporate Results Framework. It outlined the Strategy 2030 midterm priorities, the updated outcome-oriented indicators, and the tools and resources used for reporting environment-related results. The slides also highlighted ADB’s current environment-tagged portfolio, upcoming revisions to nature finance tracking standards, and key steps toward preparing the 2026 Sustainability Report.
Overview of Environment Action Plan (EAP) Read more about Overview of Environment Action Plan (EAP) The presentation provided an overview of the Environment Action Plan (2024–2030), outlining its framework, key pillars, and approach to strengthening environmental sustainability across ADB operations. It summarized upstream, midstream, and downstream actions, highlighted progress in EAP implementation, and concluded with upcoming milestones and next steps.
Charmaine Caparas Keywords chemical wastes and pollution environment Read more about Charmaine Caparas Charmaine is a seasoned practitioner in communication and knowledge management with extensive experience in science, development, and policy issues. Her work focuses on translating research into impact through strategic communications, organizational learning, and knowledge-sharing initiatives addressing global and regional environmental challenges, governance, and capacity building.
Pang Thitirat Sittakardej Keywords chemical wastes and pollution environment Read more about Pang Thitirat Sittakardej Pang is the lead of the ADB Ventures SEED Program, which provides catalytic financing to early-stage enterprises driving impact in Asia and the Pacific. She brings extensive experience in identifying and supporting startups that combine technology, sustainability, and scalability. She leads the CWFPF Seed Ventures Window, which aims to nurture such enterprises to accelerate innovation in chemicals and waste management.
Jackie Spiteri Keywords Green and Resilient Ports environment Read more about Jackie Spiteri Jackie Spiteri is an experienced sustainability professional with over 18 years in the maritime and infrastructure sectors. She is the Founder and Managing Director of SESG, a specialist advisory firm helping organisations navigate the evolving sustainability and reporting landscape through tailored strategies, implementation, and education.
Adrian Sammons Keywords Green and Resilient Ports environment Read more about Adrian Sammons Adrian Sammons is an international transport specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in maritime, ports, and logistics. He currently serves as a Senior Transport Specialist (Maritime Transport & Ports) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), based at ADB headquarters in Manila, where he leads work on sustainable port and maritime development across the Asia–Pacific region.
Ruth Madden Keywords Green and Resilient Ports environment Read more about Ruth Madden Ruth Madden is the ESG Manager at the Port of Newcastle, where she leads the development and implementation of the port’s sustainability strategy. Ruth’s focus areas include decarbonisation, the circular economy, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Ruth brings a background in environmental consulting, with a Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainability, and is committed to advancing climate resilience and nature-positive outcomes at the port.
Regional Case Study: Port Klang Authority Read more about Regional Case Study: Port Klang Authority This presentation gives an overview of the initiatives and strategies for achieving greener and more resilient port operations in Malaysia, specifically focusing on Port Klang's efforts towards sustainability and decarbonization by 2030.