Tag: Talk China

This seminar will review the progress in clean energy innovation and potential to support regional development in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). By showcasing its practical approaches and proven solutions in the clean energy sector, the event will explore scalable models and foster knowledge-sharing among developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The first panel discussion will explore the successful clean energy innovations in the PRC and explore how these experiences can be replicated in other DMCs. The presenters, Lin Lanlan, Deputy Director General, Department of Standards and Norms, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, PRC, and Bai Quan, Director, Energy Efficiency Center, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, will provide an overview of the strategic planning and innovation path that has led to significant advancements in clean energy within the PRC. The discussion will focus on identifying key factors that contributed to these successes and how they can be adapted to suit the unique contexts of other DMCs.

Following this, the second panel discussion will examine the role of ADB in supporting clean energy innovations across the region. Joonho Hwang, Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB, will highlight ADB’s ongoing clean energy projects in the PRC, including initiatives in energy efficiency, financing, zero-carbon industrial parks, solar energy, heating, and non-sovereign projects. The discussion will focus on how ADB can leverage its experience and resources to support similar projects in other DMCs, fostering regional collaboration and accelerating the transition to clean energy. Participants will gain insights from PRC’s policy makers and experts and discuss how ADB can help accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies across the region.

Join us for a one-day seminar on air quality improvement, showcasing valuable lessons from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This is the first in a new series of quarterly knowledge-sharing events organized by the East Asia Department under the ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative. The seminar will discuss the air pollution challenges many developing countries face and how they can draw on advanced experiences from the PRC on air quality management, including the Greater Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region Air Quality Improvement program supported by ADB. Experts will also discuss national and regional approaches to addressing air quality, including those in the energy, water, agriculture, and transport sectors, as well as the role of multilateral development banks. Senior policymakers from India, Pakistan, Mongolia, Thailand, and the Philippines will participate to share their insights and approaches to improving air quality.

Register via Zoom to be part of this impactful dialogue!