Back to Blue: Let’s Value Our Oceans Again Read more about Back to Blue: Let’s Value Our Oceans Again The blog discusses the urgent need for innovative financing, such as blue credits, to protect oceans and address environmental damage. It highlights oceans' economic and ecological importance and challenges in funding necessary projects.
In the Remote Atolls of the Pacific, Women Struggle for Basic Resources Read more about In the Remote Atolls of the Pacific, Women Struggle for Basic Resources The blog discusses the struggles of women in Kiribati, including limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, particularly in male-dominated sectors like fishing. Addressing these issues requires targeted policies that consider these communities' unique socio-cultural and economic contexts.
The Ghost Gear that Haunts the World’s Oceans Read more about The Ghost Gear that Haunts the World’s Oceans The blog discusses the problem of abandoned or lost fishing equipment that harms marine life and contributes to plastic pollution. It highlights the severe impact on sea creatures, particularly in areas like the Pacific garbage patch. It emphasizes the need for better waste management, technological innovations, and stricter enforcement of fisheries regulations. The blog calls for global and local actions, including gear tracking, green ports, and adopting circular economy practices to mitigate the issue.
For Clean Oceans, Action Must be Local and Global Read more about For Clean Oceans, Action Must be Local and Global The blog post emphasizes the need for local and global actions to address ocean pollution, particularly reducing plastic use, improving waste management, and building capacity for large-scale clean-ups. It highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on marine life and economies, especially in small island nations. The article advocates for innovative financing and international cooperation to tackle the issue effectively.
Ritu Verma Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Ritu Verma An anthropologist, international development expert, and civil engineer, Ritu works on gender analytical aspects of development projects in the Pacific. She has led several strategic knowledge papers on gender issues in Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, the Marshall Islands, and the Pacific Islands, as well as ADB’s first innovation marketplace session on Wellbeing and Degrowth: Moving Beyond GDP.
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management Read more about For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management The blog discusses the escalating solid waste challenges Pacific Island nations face due to globalization, changing lifestyles, and climate change. It advocates for reducing waste, improving disposal methods, and enhancing regional cooperation to create a sustainable recycling network and attract funding for ocean waste management.
Don’t Look Up, Look into Solutions for Ocean Acidification Read more about Don’t Look Up, Look into Solutions for Ocean Acidification The blog discusses the urgent need to address ocean acidification caused by excess carbon emissions. It highlights the severe impact on marine life and ecosystems and suggests innovative solutions, such as marine renewable energy and regenerative aquaculture, to mitigate these effects.
How The Insurance Industry Can Make Asia’s Coastal Areas More Resilient Read more about How The Insurance Industry Can Make Asia’s Coastal Areas More Resilient The blog discusses how the insurance industry can enhance the resilience of Asia's coastal areas by investing in natural defenses like mangroves and coral reefs. It highlights the economic and protective value of these ecosystems and the benefits of parametric insurance, which provides immediate funding after natural disasters.
Brigitte Balthasar Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Brigitte Balthasar Brigitte contributes to the financial management of disaster and climate risk across ADB’s developing member countries by working with ADB’s operational departments to prepare and implement respective solutions. Her primary responsibilities include developing disaster and climate risk financing approaches, conducting disaster risk assessments, and providing policy advice.
Asia's Coastal Areas Are More Than Just Carbon Credits Read more about Asia's Coastal Areas Are More Than Just Carbon Credits The blog discusses the importance of Southeast Asia's coastal areas beyond their role in carbon sequestration. While 'blue carbon' projects are gaining attention for their ability to store significant amounts of carbon, it highlights a broader appreciation of these ecosystems' diverse benefits, including supporting fisheries, protecting against extreme weather, and preserving biodiversity.