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Asian Judges Network to Strengthen Environmental Law Enforcement
An Asian Judges Network on Environment has been formally launched in Manila, marking a new stage of cooperation amongst justices cast with enforcing environmental laws and helping to preserve the region’s precious natural capital.
ASEAN Chief Justices talk about environmental issues
Viet Nam hopes to learn from other countries’ experiences in protecting the environment, President Truong Tan Sang said on Saturday to delegates attending the fourth ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable.
Roundtable on environment laws
Jointly organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and judiciary of Bhutan, the 2nd South Asia judicial roundtable on environment justice is discussing common environmental challenges in the region, share experiences, and discuss opportunities for cooperation between judiciaries to enhance environmental adjudication and enforcement.
Environmental Justice Program 2011-2013
The OGC’s Environmental Justice Program under its Law, Justice and Development (LJD) program is in line with ADB’s long-term strategic framework1 which aims to (i) strengthen environmental regulatory frameworks and enforcement capacities of public institutions, recognizing good governance and capacity development as drivers of change; and (ii) promote regional cooperation. The program is also in line with ADB’s strategy for operational work on the environment from 2013 to 2020,2 which identifies environmental governance and natural capital as two of ADB’s four operational directions to promote transition to green growth.
Chief Advisor meets Asian Development Bank Officials
Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye, met with Ms. Irum Ahsan, Legal Counsel and Ms. Rita Marie L. Mesina, Legal Research Consultant of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang yesterday.
ADB Publishes Series of Knowledge-Sharing Reports on Climate Change Law and Policy
ADB published a four-part series of knowledge-sharing reports in December 2020 titled Climate Change, Coming Soon to a Court Near You. The report series aims to overcome some of these barriers and support judiciaries and legal professionals by sharing knowledge and success stories from Asia and the Pacific.
ADB Establishes Network of University Educators to Advance the Practice of Environmental, Climate Change, and Sustainability Law
ADB established a regional network of university teachers, trainers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the teaching and practice of environmental, climate change and sustainability law across the Asia-Pacific.
ADB Assists Local and Foreign Banks in the Philippines to Establish Islamic Banks and Units
ADB’s technical assistance (TA) program to promote the Philippines’ socioeconomic development and acceleration through Islamic finance helped in the promulgation of Republic Act No. 11439. This paved the way for both local and foreign banks to establish full-fledged Islamic IBUs.
ADB Supports South Pacific “Open for Business” with International Arbitration
The South Pacific region used to be one of the few regions in the world without an effective legal framework to resolve cross-border commercial disputes through international arbitration, a private dispute resolution process that involves parties from different countries submitting their dispute to a neutral arbitrator or panel. This form of cross-border dispute resolution and enforcement regime is fundamental to foreign investment, trade, climate finance, and resolves disputes quicker than going to court.
ADB Supported the Creation of First-of-its-Kind Asia Pacific Judges Network on the Environment (AJNE)
ADB supported the establishment of the Asia Pacific Judges Network on the Environment (AJNE), a dynamic forum that connects judges from over 30 countries. The network is committed to providing capacity building, multilateral exchanges, and knowledge sharing on environmental adjudication, common challenges, and best practices.