21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments? Read more about 21st Conference of the Parties: What are the Implications for Local Governments? The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a universal sustainable development mechanism that includes climate change mitigation commitments for all countries. It encourages action at the subnational level as it recognizes the key role that local governments play in tackling climate change. Localization of the Paris agreement goals provides an opportunity for local governments to act locally and impact globally.
Introducing Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability 2016 Read more about Introducing Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability 2016 Using replicable indicators and methods, the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) framework measures performance over time through successive snapshots. An upgraded version allows PEFA to remain relevant and credible to stakeholders, and as useful as possible in meeting user needs.
Na Won Kim Keywords sustainable development sustainable production and consumption system innovation climate change environmental policy and governance energy low carbon city development Urban Development renewable energy emissions trading energy labeling systems sustainable transport Read more about Na Won Kim Na Won Kim has managed and worked on various range of technical assistance and loan projects relating to sustainable and inclusive development, low carbon city development projects promoting cross-sectoral intervention and system innovation for sustainable and climate friendly urban development, water supply and sanitation, clean and renewable energy, energy labelling system, sustainable transport, sustainable buildings, ecosystem-based adaptation, and many other areas of infrastructure and system of provisions at Asian Development Bank.
Asia Leadership Program Read more about Asia Leadership Program Asia needs leaders and changes agents to bring climate change solutions and sustainable development to the region. The Asia Leadership Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change aimed to produce a critical mass of “change agents” among policy makers and practitioners in ADB’s client countries. These change agents would incorporate innovative solutions for climate change and sustainable development in their policies and development programs; and catalyze and facilitate expanded sharing of knowledge solutions with and among ADB’s client countries.
Moving Forward with Clean Energy - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Read more about Moving Forward with Clean Energy - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Priyantha Wijayatunga, ADB's Principal Energy Specialist, discusses clean energy development issues and trends in this webinar presentation.
Moving Forward with Clean Energy - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Read more about Moving Forward with Clean Energy - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series Priyantha Wijayatunga, ADB's Principal Energy Specialist, discusses clean energy development issues and trends in this webinar presentation.
Realizing the New Climate Change Agenda and Initiatives in BRT and Road Safety Read more about Realizing the New Climate Change Agenda and Initiatives in BRT and Road Safety This session of the Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series discussed the implications and applications of COP21 on the urban transport sector. It also presented an integrated approach to urban transport planning and management, including ADB's contributions to urban transport in terms of knowledge sharing and learning, financing, and inclusive development. This webinar aimed for the participants to:
Global Think Tank Summit 2017 Read more about Global Think Tank Summit 2017 Think Tanks from all over the world are gathering in Yokohama, Japan to talk about policies that impact on crucial development issues.
Erik Solheim Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Erik Solheim Following an extensive career focusing on environment and development in government and international organizations, Erik Solheim was elected to become Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme on May 13, 2016. Prior to joining UNEP, Solheim was the chair of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Oyun Sanjaasuren Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Oyun Sanjaasuren Sanjaasuren is a Member of the Parliament of Mongolia. She was elected first in 1998 and has been re-elected in the terms of 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs during 2007-2008 and Minister of Environment and Green Development during 2012-2014. During the term of 2004-2008, she respectively held the positions of Vice-Speaker of the Parliament, Leader of the Democratic Coalition Parliamentary Caucus and Chairman of Sub-Committee on Millennium Development Goals and poverty reduction.