Nanette Medved-Po Keywords circular economy environment plastic pollution developing member countries marine litter circularity in plastics Read more about Nanette Medved-Po Nanette Medved-Po, founder PCX Solutions, and PCX Markets, is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy and a future where no plastic waste ends up in nature. Witnessing the impact of plastic pollution in the Philippines, she launched the non-profit PCX Solutions in 2019, setting the first global standard for Plastic Pollution Reduction. In 2021, she established the for-profit PCX Markets, a traceable plastic cleanup credits platform, which has prevented over 59 million kilograms of plastic waste from leaking into the environment.
Circular Economy and Finance Mechanisms: Blue Southeast Asia (SEA) Finance Hub Read more about Circular Economy and Finance Mechanisms: Blue Southeast Asia (SEA) Finance Hub
Ghislain De Valon Keywords circular economy environment plastic pollution developing member countries marine litter circularity in plastics finance Blue Finance Hub Read more about Ghislain De Valon Ghislain is a Senior Infrastructure Specialist (Innovation and Green Finance) at the Asian Development Bank on secondment from Agence Française de Développement (AFD). In the Southeast Asia Green Finance Hub project team, he is particularly leading the operationalization of the Blue SEA Finance Hub, which aims to catalyze financing and develop bankable and implementable ocean health and sustainable blue economy projects in Southeast Asia.
Opportunities in the Global Plastic Treaty for Asia and the Pacific Read more about Opportunities in the Global Plastic Treaty for Asia and the Pacific
The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Read more about The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This presentation gives an overview of practical experiences in applying circular economy principles to food waste and electrical wastes.
Elvis Au Keywords circular economy food waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment environment CE ADB plastic pollution global plastics treaty Read more about Elvis Au Professor Elvis Au, BBS, is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong, teaching circular economy, sustainable waste management, and carbon neutrality, among others. He is the former Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government and the former President of the International Association for Impact Assessment. He has over 40 years of experience (including 32 years in the Government) in environmental protection and sustainability.
The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Hong Kong, China (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 24) Read more about The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Hong Kong, China (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 24) The session covered the challenges and opportunities of circular economy in the Asian context and discussed Hong Kong, China’s practical experiences in applying circular economy principles to food waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment. Note: In this presentation and video, ADB recognizes "Hongkong" and Hong Kong" as Hong Kong, China.
Circular Economy Government and Stakeholder Engagement Benefits Read more about Circular Economy Government and Stakeholder Engagement Benefits This presentation gives an overview of the intricacies involved in navigating the complexities of circular economy initiatives.
Circular Economy Government and Stakeholder Engagement - Some Practical Wins and Losses (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 23) Read more about Circular Economy Government and Stakeholder Engagement - Some Practical Wins and Losses (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 23) This session highlighted delving into the crucial element of stakeholder engagement in the successful execution of circular economy projects. Beyond mere community involvement, stakeholders encompass waste generators, potential recyclers, financiers, and government officials, collectively forming a dynamic team.