Samrat Ray Keywords ADB energy renewable energy Read more about Samrat Ray Samrat Ray has over 17 years of experience in the energy sector and has worked across the value chain from power generation, transmission, and distribution. Having worked extensively in Africa and India, on aspects like energy policy, renewable energy, energy efficiency and sector reforms on the public side, he has also been closely involved in working with the private sector on scaling renewable energy both at the grid and off grid scale, supporting private sector investment in transmission and distribution.
Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” Read more about Handbook Launch: “The Ocean-Energy Economy: A Multifunctional Approach” This presentation gives an overview of the handbook content and findings.
Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines Read more about Marine Renewable Energy and the Wider Blue Economy Opportunity in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the Blue Economy opportunity and development in the Philippines.
Introduction of MARES Concept Read more about Introduction of MARES Concept This presentation gives an overview of how MARES can be a compelling solution for climate change.
Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) Read more about Closing Workshop on Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) ADB held in a hybrid format, a closing workshop for TA 6619 Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) at ADB HQ on 20 November 2023.
Greening ASEAN and Global Value Chains Read more about Greening ASEAN and Global Value Chains Southeast Asia has become one of the most important regional hubs for global value chains (GVCs)—the cross-border networks that separate production stages from concept to consumption. By participating in GVCs, most Southeast Asia economies have grown strongly and reduced poverty. GVCs have created a strong manufacturing and export base, more and better-quality jobs, and spread knowledge, innovation, and technology. However, their social and environmental impact can also lead to inequality and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Meeting Sustainability and Climate Goals with the Cloud Read more about Meeting Sustainability and Climate Goals with the Cloud Over the past decade, cloud computing has revolutionized how people and organizations work by democratizing access to technology, affording organizations of all sizes access to a plethora of digital tools, as well as the security benefits of the cloud. This session at the Asian Development Bank''s (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) explored how cloud computing and cloud-enabled tools are helping to drive the twin transitions of digitalization and decarbonization.
Ecotourism 2.0: Navigating the Transition to Net Zero Read more about Ecotourism 2.0: Navigating the Transition to Net Zero Nature and culture-based ecotourism have seen increasing popularity in recent years as a sustainable and responsible travel method. With rising risks from the changing climate, the shift to ecotourism 2.0 and advancing toward net-zero emissions for all forms of tourism has become urgent.
Opportunities for Transitions and Decarbonization Pathways in Southeast Asia Read more about Opportunities for Transitions and Decarbonization Pathways in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is estimated to need $210 billion per year for climate adaptation and mitigation investments through 2030. This session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) examined how the region could mobilize transition finance to meet its net-zero goals.
An Ocean of Opportunity: How a Sustainable Blue Economy Creates Pathways toward Net Zero Read more about An Ocean of Opportunity: How a Sustainable Blue Economy Creates Pathways toward Net Zero Oceans are critical in slowing the rising tide of climate change, but institutional arrangements and targeted investment are needed to catalyze high-impact blue economies. This thematic session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) delved into how the coordinated efforts of institutional arrangements and blue finance mechanisms contribute to advancing a vibrant blue economy in SoutheastAsia. The session was co-organized with ADB's ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility and Climateworks Centre. Speakers