ADB draft energy policy
The ADB plays a critical role in this historic period of greater need for development finance in the transition to a green, just and resilient future for the region. As ADB and governments are pursuing COVID-19-related stimulus and recovery initiatives, it...
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Achieving Climate Justice and Ocean Health with Education
The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) and the Centre for Coastal Management (CCM) joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Oceans Day, on the 8th of June 2021, with a call on individuals, organisations, industries and world leaders to protect world oceans.
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Durban’s informal market street drives innovative zero waste solutions
In waste management, the term zero waste has become an ethos, as shifts away from landfills and incinerators are gaining traction globally, largely because of the negative socio-economic and environmental impacts associated with these current disposal methods.
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Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2021 Energy Policy Consultation Decline Statement
15 June 2021 YONGPING ZHAI Chief of Energy Sector Group Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department (SDCC) Asian Development Bank Dear Dr. Zhai, Congratulations on convening this virtual Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2021 amid challenging...
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NO TRASH TALK: Unmasking ADB’s proposed energy policy as a greenwashed plan toward a low-carbon future
10 June 2021 - In line with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual Asia Clean Energy Forum in June 14-17 in which waste incinerators aka Waste-to-Energy (WtE) figures prominently as a renewable source of energy and a solution to a low-carbon future in...
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Seven Key Solutions to Landfill Methane
A new United Nations report shows that we must tackle methane emissions to keep planetary warming under control. Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and much of it comes from organic waste in landfills. The good news is that we can...
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What Can You Do about Climate Change? Look to your Trash Bin
By Dr. Neil Tangri, Science and Policy Director, GAIA Good news is hard to come by on the climate change front these days, but the massive new Global Methane Assessment has some, if you squint just right. As greenhouse gases go, methane doesn’t get as much attention...
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Trash Landing on You: Uncovering the dirty business of the global waste trade Affected communities call for an end to the plastic waste trade
19 May 2021 - The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific together with #breakfreefromplastic is holding a media briefing today on the ongoing plastic waste trade. With speakers from both receiving and exporting countries, the...
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WE ARE HIRING: Global Plastics Policy Coordinator (6-12 months post)
Global Plastics Policy Coordinator (6-12 months post) The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is a global network working towards a just and zero waste world without incineration. GAIA aims to power a transition away from our current linear and...
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WE ARE HIRING: Managing Director (GAIA U.S. Office)
Managing Director (GAIA U.S. Office) ABOUT GAIA: GAIA is a global network of grassroots organisations and national alliances in over 90 countries working toward a just and zero waste world without incineration. We see waste, plastics, and their resulting pollution as...
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Press Statement on ADB Energy Policy draft
12 May 2021 The Global Alliance on Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific welcomes the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) rapid phaseout of coal towards a low-carbon transition in the region, as stated in its draft Energy Policy. It is a victory for...
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Press Statement on the 54th ADB Annual Governors’ Meeting
07 May 2021 Background. Asia’s leading development financial institution, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held its 54th ADB Annual Government Meeting on 3-5 May 2021 to discuss priority investments and critical issues affecting the region, such as...
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