Events

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), along with its co-organizers the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Korea Energy Agency (KEA), is delighted to invite clean energy practitioners from across the region—including government agencies, private sector, equipment and service providers, financiers, philanthropic organizations, researchers, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders—to join the 19th edition of the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2024 in Manila to be held during 3–7 June 2024. The theme of this year’s ACEF is “Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition and Ensuring Energy Security and Affordability – Time for Urgent Action Now”.

Date :03-06-2024

Time :08:00

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Organisation : ADB

With international, regional, and local attendees, Future Energy Asia will host leaders and global decision-makers who matter to your business to accelerate the energy transition to net zero. Future Energy Asia Exhibition & Summit is the ideal platform for companies to connect with the industry and showcase their expertise and companies to investors looking to do business in an ever-changing dynamic Asian energy market.

Date :15-05-2024

Time :08:00

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Organisation : Ministry of Energy

At a time when more businesses in the Philippines are claiming that they are prioritising sustainability and shifting towards net zero, the role of media as storytellers and scrutineers has never been more critical. The rapidly evolving business and policy landscape is changing what it means to be sustainable, which, in turn, is influencing how investors and key stakeholders view environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. This will affect how ESG-focused news is perceived. With scientists worldwide agreeing that the planet must reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 to stay within the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, the media needs to develop subject matter expertise to critically and analytically report on the topic in a way that has impact. To upskill journalists, media practitioners, and communicators in impactful storytelling on net zero, the Net Zero Carbon Alliance, the largest private sector group advancing the country’s progress on carbon neutrality.

Date :16-04-2024

Time :09:00

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Organisation : Eco-Business

The new GRI Standards became effective from 1st January 2023. The new GRI Standards include updated Universal Standards with significant changes. Reports published from 1st Jan 2023 must use the new standards. The revised Universal Standards includes the following key features New guidance to determine material topicsRevised in-accordance criteria Updated reporting principles New disclosure requirements Revisions to existing disclosures Incorporation of sector standards, and much more. Enhanced requirements for human rights reporting Whether you are an experienced sustainability reporter or a first-time reporter, the course prepares you for a smooth implementation of the reporting process within your organisation. You can complete our instructor-led training course remotely from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world. Course duration Facilitated virtually over 4 half-days (2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Singapore Time)

Date :02-04-2024

Time :09:00

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Organisation : CSR Works

Combating climate change is urgent. By taking the lead, businesses can help protect the region from some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis. But how can they move faster? What action can be taken now? In its third year, Sustainability Week Asia will connect sustainability changemakers, purpose-driven consumers and business leaders to gain the tools needed to transition to net-zero, faster. Join us in Bangkok for case studies, in-depth panels, private roundtable discussions and networking opportunities, that support your journey to rapid business transformation.

Date :11-03-2024

Time :09:00

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Organisation : The Economist

The ASEAN Energy Sector Methane Leadership Program (MLP) is an 18-month regional initiative focused on driving effective methane emission management in the ASEAN oil and gas industry in support of the Global Methane Pledge 2030 through regional collaboration, technology transfer, networking, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. The USAID Southeast Asia’s Smart Power Program (SPP) designed this masterclass in close collaboration with PETRONAS, ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE), ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and partners to the MLP. In this by-invitation only event, courses will be delivered by subject matter experts from the Carbon Limits on behalf of the UNEP training program.

Date :04-03-2024

Time :08:00

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Organisation : USAID Southeast Asia's Smart Power Program

ADB will facilitate discussions throughout March, the Gender Month, to complement this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, share experiences, and promote learning across the banks operations. Various events are organized by different departments, from awarding gender champions and fireside chats with women leaders, to hosting hybrid knowledge sharing sessions on gender equality

Date :01-03-2024

Time :09:00

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Organisation : ADB

Climate Action Hub at APFSD11 (21 and 23 February 2024) Given that SDG 13 on Climate Action is one of the Sustainable Development Goals under review at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum, ESCAP and the members of the UN Issues-Based Coalition on Raising Climate Ambition are organising a Climate Action Hub taking place during the 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) in the United Nations Conference Centre from Wednesday 21 February 2024 - Friday 23 February 2024. Participation All APFSD11 participants are encouraged to participate in the Climate Action Hub and interact with speakers. No additional registration is needed in addition to general APFSD registration (https//indico.un.org/event/1007683/) If you or your organization have an innovative practice on climate action you would like to share at the Climate Action Hub, kindly reach out to us at ESCAP-EDD-EDPS escap-edd-edps@un.org for further arrangement.

Date :21-02-2024

Time :09:00

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Organisation : UNESCAP