Katy Miller Keywords climate change disaster financing disaster risk reduction investment coral reefs insurance coral reefs insurance MCE marine coastal ecosystem Read more about Katy Miller Katy Miller is a Director of the Vatuvara Foundation which was formed in 2016 and registered as a charitable organization under Fiji law. The Vatuvara Foundation is committed to protect and revive oceans in the Northern Lau Group of Fiji through a network of marine protected areas and provide innovative solutions that promote awareness and empower local communities. The Vatuvara Foundation engages in scientific expeditions, initiating educational marine awareness programmes, inspiring young ocean advocates, and building strong partnerships.
Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of ADB's action plan and commitment on coral reef finance and insurance in Asia and the Pacific.
Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of the significance of coral reef finance and insurance project to Tubbataha Coral Reef in the Philippines.
Designing Insurance for Coral Reefs - Why, What and How? Read more about Designing Insurance for Coral Reefs - Why, What and How? This presentation gives an overview of the feasibility of designing suitable insurance schemes to manage various threats and risks on coral reefs.
Insurance to Support the Resilience of Marine Coastal Ecosystems Read more about Insurance to Support the Resilience of Marine Coastal Ecosystems Healthy coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, are natural buffers that provide the first line of defense against extreme weather events. These ecosystems are rapidly declining, however, despite their importance for coastal cities, communities, and infrastructure. Insurance can financially protect and incentivize the maintenance of coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs.
Tim Gould Keywords environment energy economy sustainability climate change economist finance investment Read more about Tim Gould Tim Gould was appointed the Agency' s Chief Energy Economist in 2021. As Chief Energy Economist, he provides strategic advice on energy economics across a wide range of IEA activities and analysis. Mr. Gould is also Head of the Division for Energy Supply and Investment Outlooks, in which capacity he coleads the World Energy Outlook, the IEA' s flagship publication, and oversees the Agency' s work on investment and finance, including the World Energy Investment report.
Desiree Zhou Keywords investment wind energy ADB operations renewable energy Read more about Desiree Zhou Desiree Zhou is an Investment Specialist in ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department. She joined ADB in January 2018 and has since worked extensively with privately-held and state-sponsored companies to promote renewable energy development in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Prior to ADB, she had worked in investment banking for six years in London. A British national, she holds a Master of Science in Financial Economics from the University of Oxford and is a CFA Charterholder.
Jason Mortimer Keywords investment planning Nomura fixed-income Japan ADB Read more about Jason Mortimer Jason is the head of Sustainable Investment - Fixed Income & Senior Portfolio Manager at Nomura Asset Management. He has over 10 years of local expertise on fixed-income investment in EM and DM Asian Bonds, FX, Credit, Interest rate derivatives, and Volatility markets, and a comprehensive set of skills gained from roles in portfolio management, strategy, sales, and trading. Prior to Nomura, he previously worked with First State Investments, JP Morgan, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.
Ko Sakamoto Keywords investment economics transport sustainable transport policy ADB Read more about Ko Sakamoto Ko Sakamoto serves the countries of Asia and the Pacific in his role as Principal Transport Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). His current focus is on Central and West Asia, involved in investment and technical assistance projects in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
John Denton Keywords International Chamber of Commerce ICC international trade investment arbitration international arbitration alternative dispute resolution ADR Read more about John Denton Mr. John W.H. Denton AO is the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). He is a global business leader and international advisor on policy and a legal expert on international trade and investment. He is also a Board member of the United Nations Global Compact and Co-Chair of the Financing Growth and Infrastructure Task Force for Argentina B20 2019, as well as a founding member of the Business 20 (B20), the Australia–China CEO Roundtable and UNHCR in Australia.