Ruth Briones Keywords community-based hybrid biomass agro-solar PV renewable energy climate engineer sustainability regulatory legal expert waste-to-energy Hydro Power Read more about Ruth Briones Ruth Briones is a climate engineer and sustainability regulatory legal expert. She has helped the development of a total capacity of 1400.0 MW Renewable Energy projects in the Philippines and some ASIAN countries, 1200.0 MW of which are solar energy, 100.0 MW Waste-to-energy/Biomass and Hydro Power projects. Currently, she is negotiating for PPP Waste-to-Energy projects in Indonesia and primary cities in the Philippines. In 2019 she has started the development of community-based hybrid biomass/agro-solar PV in the Philippines and Nepal.
Craig Jamieson Keywords sustainable biofuels bioenergy rural development horticulture waste-to-energy clean energy Read more about Craig Jamieson Craig Jamieson originally trained in horticulture and has a master’s degree in International Rural Development with ‘Distinction’. He has worked in business management, consultancy and also scientific research, specializing in sustainable biomass. His work has taken him across Africa and Asia developing bioenergy solutions that enhance rather than compete with food production. His clients included the UK Government, UN FAO, World Agroforestry and the International Rice Research Institute.
Amit Jain Keywords solar engineer Health transport water agriculture renewables energy access renewable energy climate change policy waste-to-energy Read more about Amit Jain Amit is a solar engineer, with a Ph.D. in solar energy and Fulbright Scholarship from NREL, USA and Chevening Fellow at King’s College, London. He loves to shares real-life stories on how solar energy is transforming people’s lives across health, transport, water, and agriculture sector. He works with the World Bank and is leading a $2 billion renewables portfolio in India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. He is leading the world’s largest energy access program in Bangladesh and solar program in India.
Adrian Marsden Keywords water wastewater waste-to-energy energy project management master planning Civil Engineering Read more about Adrian Marsden Adrian leads the infrastructure team in Arup’s Philippine office. Adrian’s professional background is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Water, and Environmental Manager and Member of the Association for Project Management. He graduated from Southampton University in the UK, with a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He has worked on a range of water-related projects over the last 18 years. This started off with work in the office and on-site in the UK. It then moved onto work in Romania and more recently in the Philippines.
Waste-to-Energy Technologies Read more about Waste-to-Energy Technologies Barbara Oelz, senior adviser in GIZ, shared the latest technologies and approaches in converting different waste materials to generate energy. She also discussed how these can be applied in developing country settings.
Stephen Peters Keywords waste-to-energy circular economy ocean health biomass biogas biofuels clean technology cleantech Read more about Stephen Peters Steve Peters is a Senior Energy Specialist (Waste-to-Energy) in the Energy Sector Group of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for developing the knowledge base, project development and implementation in waste to energy and supporting projects across waste, the circular economy, and ocean impacts.
Public-Private Partnerships and Climate Change for Green Cities Read more about Public-Private Partnerships and Climate Change for Green Cities Governments should consider a number of issues related to investment, procurement, and governance when handling infrastructure project proposals that are either public-private partnership (PPP) or non-PPP in nature. This presentation also examines the key challenges for urban PPPs. Realities and concerns on PPPs are discussed.
Case Study of Public-Private Partnership: Municipal Waste-to-Energy Project in the People’s Republic of China Read more about Case Study of Public-Private Partnership: Municipal Waste-to-Energy Project in the People’s Republic of China This presentation provides an overview of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the People’s Republic of China. The potential of waste-to-energy (WtE) as a solution is explored. It also highlights ADB’s WtE project structure, and features a summary of the key ingredients for a successful public-private partnership.
Waste-to-Energy for Clean and Sustainable Asian Cities Read more about Waste-to-Energy for Clean and Sustainable Asian Cities Read about the Korea District Heating Corporation and its major business areas. The rationale for utilizing waste-to-energy (WtE), including its process and benefits, are explained in the presentation. The advantages of working with Korean public corporations on WtE projects are also enumerated.
Introduction - From Waste to Resource Read more about Introduction - From Waste to Resource This session discussed innovative systems, technologies, supporting policies, and incentives that help turn wastes into resources. It shared tips for replication and scaling up, including benefits and potential revenues that can be derived. It also explained the role of private sector and how to engage them.