Grizelda Mayo-Anda Keywords environmental law environmental advocacy community-based resource management work climate change coastal resource management clean air management clean air legislation protected area sustainable development environmental education coastal law enforcement environmental governance Read more about Grizelda Mayo-Anda Atty. Mayo-Anda is an environmental attorney with over 25 years of field-based practice in environmental advocacy and community-based resource management work in the Philippines. She established the Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC) in 1990, now one of the Philippines’ most active NGOs working to empower communities and local stakeholders to protect their natural resources. She is currently the Executive Director of ELAC.
Patrick Chan 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 Patrick Chan Chan is also a co-founder of Cleantech Marketplace Forum and Green Trade Hub, an O2O platform for B2C and B2B eco-products plugging them into the East Asia Business Exchange. Chan is a practicing management consultant and a certified Green Productivity Consultant and Trainer by APO. He is an accredited trainer and serves on the advisory board of WIPO Green, and as ADB Senior Green Business Development Advisor (Consultant) for its Green Business Forum.
Maria Carmela Locsin 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 Maria Carmela Locsin Locsin assumed the position of Director General at the SDCC in July 2014. Prior to this, she assumed various positions including Head of the Office of Co-financing Operations (OCO); Deputy Director-General, South Asia Department; Deputy Director-General, RSDD; and Director of OCO. Prior to joining ADB in 1997, she worked at the International Finance Corporation, United States, and the World Bank for 7 years.
Daniele Ponzi 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 Daniele Ponzi Ponzi has, for more than 30 years, worked in the field of environment policy and management as staff and consultant for various international organizations and Italian companies including academes and NGOs. He joined ADB in 1995, and is currently the Technical Advisor (Environment) and Chair, Environment Thematic Group Committee. In his 18 years with ADB, Ponzi has worked in several departments and held a wide range of responsibilities covering the Bank corporate strategic green growth and environment agenda, and associated policies and knowledge management for green growth.
Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism and Innovative Low Carbon Technology Read more about Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism and Innovative Low Carbon Technology This presentation discusses Asian Development Bank’s contribution to climate finance using the Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism as project example. A list of advanced low carbon technology examples is shared. The presentation highlights that while innovation presents challenges, it is, however, necessary to achieve sustainable development in Asia.
Public-Private Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development and Investment in Wastewater Management Read more about Public-Private Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development and Investment in Wastewater Management This presentation introduces Kolon Water & Energy as a total water solution provider in the Republic of Korea. The public-private partnership framework of wastewater management in the country, resulting to a win-win situation for all, is explained. The services and solutions provided, including achievements gained by the company, are also discussed.
Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - Training Workshop Read more about Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - Training Workshop ADB, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines, organized this training workshop on Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation to build capacities on how corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively addressed and how anti-corruption efforts can be integrated into measures of
Tourism Potential from Riverbank Development and River Clean Up Perspective Read more about Tourism Potential from Riverbank Development and River Clean Up Perspective Riverside development that complies with sustainable development and good environmental practices is essential in the restoration of river heritage. Riverside development models from foreign countries can be used as an inspiration in the planned re-development of Maestranza in Manila, Philippines.
Role of Local Government Units in Environmental Protection Read more about Role of Local Government Units in Environmental Protection This presentation explains how local governments in the Philippines, as mandated by law, enhances the right of people to a balanced ecology. While sustainable development is a guiding principle in environmental management, good governance is the foundation of sustainable development.
Swajal Read more about Swajal Implemented in India by Green & Blue Energy Pvt. Ltd., SWAJAL is a groundbreaking pilot project designed to promote empowerment through sustainable development. There is a plan to replicate the solution at multiple sites in rural and urban areas to service communities with treated drinking water.