Pre-Forum Event
Learning from PRC's Clean Energy Innovations
ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative
Monday, June 2
2:00–4:05 p.m. (GMT +8)
This pre-forum event focuses on sharing valuable experiences and innovations from the People's Republic of China's (PRC) clean energy transition that can be adapted and replicated across other Asian Development Bank (ADB) developing member countries (DMCs). The session is part of the ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative, which aims to facilitate the transfer of successful clean energy practices, technologies, and policy frameworks.
The event features two comprehensive panel discussions exploring how PRC's clean energy innovations can benefit the broader Asia-Pacific region and examining ADB's strategic role in supporting regional clean energy development. Participants will gain insights into energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy deployment, innovative financing mechanisms, and policy frameworks that have proven successful in PRC's energy transformation journey.
The session brings together senior government officials, industry leaders, academic experts, and development practitioners to foster collaboration and identify actionable pathways for accelerating clean energy transitions across the region through knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships.
AGENDA
2:00 - 2:10 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Weihua Liu, Executive Director for PRC, Asian Development Bank
2:10 - 3:10 p.m.
Panel Discussion 1: What experiences from PRC's clean energy innovations can be replicated in other DMCs
Moderator: Aiming Zhou, Deputy Country Director, ADB PRC Resident Mission
Presentation: Setting the Context (20 minutes)
Clean Energy Innovation Path and Strategic Planning in the PRC
Presenters:
Quan Bai, Director, Energy Efficiency Center, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission (online)
Lanlan Lin, Deputy Director General, Department of Standards and Norms, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, PRC
Panelists:
Helmut Fischer, Executive Director, ADB
Yasir Arrfat, Senior Energy Expert, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Pakistan
Yu Wang, Associate Professor, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University
Q&A (Tea Break)
3:10 - 4:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion 2: What would be ADB's role in supporting clean energy innovations in the region
Moderator: Kelly Bird, Advisor, East Asia Department, ADB
Presentation: Setting the Context (10 minutes)
ADB's clean energy projects in PRC
Presenter: Joonho Hwang, Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB
Panelists:
Board member, ADB
Margalita Arabidze, Head of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Sustainable Development Department, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Priyantha Wijayatunga, Senior Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB
Daniel Wiedmer, Director, Infrastructure Finance Division 2, Private Sector Operations Department, ADB
Q&A
4:00 - 4:05 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Scott Morris, Vice-President (East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific), ADB
After 4:05 p.m.
Group Photo
SPEAKERS
Weihua Liu
Executive Director for PRC, Asian Development Bank
Aiming Zhou
Deputy Country Director, ADB PRC Resident Mission
Yasir Arrfat
Senior Energy Expert, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Pakistan
Yu Wang
Associate Professor, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University
Joonho Hwang
Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB
Margalita Arabidze
Head of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Sustainable Development Department, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Priyantha Wijayatunga
Senior Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB
Daniel Wiedmer
Director, Infrastructure Finance Division 2, Private Sector Operations Department, ADB