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.
Climate Threat: Rising Sea Levels and Stronger Storms Highlight the Need for Coastal Resilience Read more about Climate Threat: Rising Sea Levels and Stronger Storms Highlight the Need for Coastal Resilience The blog emphasizes the urgent need for coastal resilience due to threats of rising sea levels and stronger storms driven by climate change. It is the role of nature-based solutions like mangrove conservation in enhancing coastal protection and mitigating climate impacts.
Turning the Tide: The Crucial Role of Oceans in Fighting Climate Change Read more about Turning the Tide: The Crucial Role of Oceans in Fighting Climate Change The blog discusses the importance of including oceans in climate change strategies. It highlights how oceans regulate climate by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide and suggests innovative financing and sustainable marine projects to protect and utilize ocean resources.
Audrey Tan Keywords healthy oceans coastal resilience ADB ADB healthy oceans blue economy climate change environment Read more about Audrey Tan Ms. Audrey Tan was previously an assistant news editor and environment correspondent at The Straits Times, Singapore’s national broadsheet, where she covered environmental issues and climate change for about a decade. Audrey holds a master’s degree in climate science and policy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She is an advisory committee member of the Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Journalism Fund for Southeast Asia.
To Save the World’s Oceans, We Must Take These Four Actions Now Read more about To Save the World’s Oceans, We Must Take These Four Actions Now To protect the world's oceans, the blog outlines four actions: valuing natural capital with nature-based solutions, building partnerships and regional cooperation, promoting sustainable investments and business models, and engaging local leaders and communities. These strategies aim to balance development with conservation, strengthen policy implementation, foster green investments, and empower local stakeholders.
ADB Data Room: Healthy Oceans and Coastal Resilience Read more about ADB Data Room: Healthy Oceans and Coastal Resilience
Melody F. Ovenden Keywords healthy oceans environment Read more about Melody F. Ovenden Melody’s focus is on coordinating initiatives anchored to the Healthy Oceans Program and promoting a One ADB approach to the Healthy Oceans Implementation Plan. This involves the consolidation of what has been achieved to date and the expansion of ADB’s regional and global leadership position and investments in ocean health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from James Cook University, Australia and a Master of Science in oceanography from Southampton University, School of Ocean and Earth Science, U.K.
Bioplastics in Thailand Read more about Bioplastics in Thailand This presentation gives an overview of bioplastics value chain using the case study in Thailand based on a cost-benefit analysis research study that ADB conducted
Bioplastics in Thailand: Perceptions versus Reality and Future Directions for Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 22) Read more about Bioplastics in Thailand: Perceptions versus Reality and Future Directions for Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 22)