2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

This workshop aims to disseminate the findings and technical guidance materials developed during Phase 1 of ADB's Technical Assistance on Supporting the Implementation of Environment Related SDGs in Asia and the Pacific, and disseminate knowledge, experiences and lessons learnt from the Phase 2 in-country subprojects from Mongolia, the Philippines and Viet Nam, and other relevant case studies. It also seeks to agree on the next steps in taking forward this agenda.

Hee Woo Yang

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Mr. Hee Woong Yang is an Investment Specialist in the Private Sector Financial Institutions Division at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), seconded from the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT), one of the largest credit guarantee organizations in the world. With 23 years of experience in credit evaluation, credit guarantee provision, and supporting SMEs, startups, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects at KODIT, Hee Woong has also contributed to the Future Strategy Office, the Credit Guarantee Department, the International Affairs Division, and the Research Department at KODIT.

Batzul Tsedenbal

Mr. Batzul Tsedenbal is the Director, State Procurement Agency, Mongolia, and Batzul has been working in the public procurement sector since 2008. He was leading the working group for revising the Public Procurement Law of Mongolia in 2023 and the Parliament of Mongolia approved the Public Procurement Law Revision in June 2023.

Greenwashing Risk Assessment and Control Best Practices

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, businesses and organizations are under pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. However, this has also led to the rise of greenwashing— where claims of environmental responsibility are made without substantial evidence or action. This session delves into the critical aspects of greenwashing, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of assessing and mitigating the associated risks.