Potential topics in this session could include: Regenerative ocean biomass energy Pico- and micro-hydropower for high-value agriculture Experience with hydro, solar, and wind for sustainable village development Beneficial use of geothermal waste heat for community livelihood support Refrigeration/cold chain services for expanding access to fisheries industries

Potential topics in this session could include: Climate-smart agriculture using water from solar powered desalination Concentrating solar thermal systems for industrial applications Solar + hydrogen for 24/7 electricity services Solar irrigation and solar ice production ADB’s floating solar experience and portfolio Solar energy applications in the health sector

This session will bring together regional experts and innovators, along with officials from ADB’s DMCs, to present recent experience developing sustainable energy with value additions from multiple sectors. Presentations can include case studies from education, policy, legal, and regulatory spheres to support the shift from an inefficient, linear extractive economy to a more efficient, cleaner, and inherently sustainable circular economy.

Potential topics in this session could include: Hydrogen potential, global roadmaps, and strategies for deployment Heating and cooking The digital transition, transmission and distribution technologies Solar energy for energy access and climate change

This session will include discussion of the technology developments in renewables and energy efficiency, electrification, and other sectors, and approaches for setting more ambitious target in energy roadmaps with regulatory changes needed for the NDCs. Speakers will include international practitioners, ADB professionals, and officials from ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs). Potential topics in this session could include: Challenges and solutions for higher penetration of renewable energy into existing power grids (focused on government agencies and grid companies in ADB’s DMCs) Synergies between the power sector and electrification of other sectors, such as heat and transport.

Potential topics in this session could include: Innovative micro- and mini grids with renewables in remote areas, as a strategy to reduce emissions from conventional diesel mini-grids[Philippine, Indonesia, etc.] Community-based (and community-owned) energy systems and business models Analysis of the socio-economic impacts of rural energy Rural clean heating, gas distribution, and other applications and end uses and applications

Potential topics in this session could include: Implementation status of NDC in the context of climate change and an update on NDCs in Asia and the Pacific NDC-related progress and country perspectives on NDC goals (country level or ecosystem/river level) NDC related progress and city perspectives on NDC goals (city level or river level) How to update and Implement NDC Targets in 2020