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.

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)

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 - 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.

Quantifying Plastic Pollution to Inform Evidence-based and Effective Interventions (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 20)

Plastic pollution is an archetypical global challenge, the complexity of which means that we still do not have a sufficient understanding of fundamental aspects – for example, the relative importance of its forms, sources, pathways, and receptors.