ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS 2023): Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN Read more about ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS 2023): Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to the impacts of climate change. At present, climate impacts in the region continue to grow more severe, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities, and placing millions at risk of being thrown back into extreme poverty.
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
Health Sector Net Zero Solutions—An Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight Read more about Health Sector Net Zero Solutions—An Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight As the world emerges from COVID-19, another global crisis with health implications that could dwarf those of the pandemic tightens its grip. Indeed, climate change, according to the World Health Organization, is the biggest health threat facing humanity. This session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) explored the health impacts of the climate crisis on the region. It also examined how the health sector, which is a major greenhouse gas emitter, could decarbonize.
Jobs of the Future: Building Diversity into the Net Zero Transition Read more about Jobs of the Future: Building Diversity into the Net Zero Transition The net-zero transition will require significant investments in infrastructure, energy efficiency, and clean technologies, which could create job opportunities in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and engineering. By 2050, the renewable energy sector alone could create up to 42 million jobs globally, with 6 million just in Southeast Asia. However, transitioning workers from fossil fuel industries to renewable energy will require investments in education and training to build the workforce needed to fill these new jobs.
Enabling Energy Transition in Southeast Asia: Mechanisms and Initiatives Read more about Enabling Energy Transition in Southeast Asia: Mechanisms and Initiatives Southeast Asia’s energy demand is expected to increase exponentially, yet more needs to be done to accelerate the energy transition and enable countries to meet their net-zero targets. This thematic session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) discussed how available technologies could support the shift to clean and renewable energy, as well as how policy and legislation could attract private capital for the region’s energy investments.
Designing Resilient and Net Zero Cities of Tomorrow Read more about Designing Resilient and Net Zero Cities of Tomorrow Cities play a key role in climate change adaptation and mitigation and in the net-zero transition. This session at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) fourth Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) gathered leading urban development planning and design specialists who discussed the role of businesses and governments in accelerating the transition of cities. The session was co-organized with Arup. Speakers: