High-Level Seminar on Quality Infrastructure Investment in Asia Read more about High-Level Seminar on Quality Infrastructure Investment in Asia Cohosted by ADBI and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), back-to-back with the Group of 20 (G20) Investors Dialogue, this high-level seminar provided insights on strengthening the global infrastructure development agenda and convergence between the G20 and developing Asian economies. It brought together senior policy makers and industry representatives and highlighted quality infrastructure development and investment in Asia, and policy tools and recommendations for supporting sustainable infrastructure investment.
Poverty-Environment-Climate Mainstreaming Tools Read more about Poverty-Environment-Climate Mainstreaming Tools This presentation discussed the range of Poverty-Environment-Climate (PEC) mainstreaming tools and approaches that are available in Asia, as well as an overview of the Compendium on PEC Mainstreaming Tools, Experiences, and Results.
Sustainable Asia: Lessons learned from 10 years of SCP implementation in Asia Read more about Sustainable Asia: Lessons learned from 10 years of SCP implementation in Asia This presentation gave an overview of the SCP Centre and their experience in implementing their sustainable consumption and production program in Asia.
Landscape Management and Regional Collaboration in the GMS Read more about Landscape Management and Regional Collaboration in the GMS This presentation discussed the Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program's approach to landscape management and promoting green finance opportunities.
Sustainability Outlook of Mongolia (SOM): Process and Content Read more about Sustainability Outlook of Mongolia (SOM): Process and Content This presentation discussed the process of developing Mongolia's Sustainability Outlook (SOM) and gave an overview of its contents.
Japan’s efforts in implementing the Environmental Dimensions of the SDGs Read more about Japan’s efforts in implementing the Environmental Dimensions of the SDGs This presentation discussed how Japan is working to promote action on the environment dimensions of the SDGs, as well as the challenges, good practices and ways forward to address these challenges. It also shared the role of Ministry of Environment, Japan (MOEJ) in facilitating action, both nationally and internationally.
Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs - Country Perspectives from Planning and Finance Ministries Read more about Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs - Country Perspectives from Planning and Finance Ministries This presentation discussed Sri Lanka's national development strategy and the country's commitment to the 2030 agenda. It also shared Sri Lanka's approach to mapping the SDGs with their national development plan, and the challenges that they encountered.
1st Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Read more about 1st Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intentionally place a greater emphasis on environmental issues than the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, whether that attention translates into meaningful action depends on how effectively policymakers integrate the environmental dimensions of the SDGs into development policies, plans, and programs.
Securing the Future of Green Business in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Securing the Future of Green Business in Asia and the Pacific While there is no universal agreement for what constitutes the concept of green business, it is defined here as profit-oriented activities that support environmentally sustainable growth. Within this context, this opening plenary session reflects on the role of green business development in the Asia and Pacific region.