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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 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’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.
Michel Prieur Professor Emeritus of Environmental Law. Doctor of Law from the University of Paris-Panthéon, graduate of the Institut d’études politiques de Paris, agrégé of public law and political science, graduate of the Institut des hautes études internationales.
Yoko Watanabe has over 25 years of professional experience working on biodiversity, natural resources management, and international development. She directs the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) at UN Development Programme (UNDP) as its Global Manager. SGP is one of the largest global funds dedicated to supporting innovative community actions that address global environmental issues with civil societies and communities-based organizations.
Samantha Sy is a legal and policy expert with over a decade of experience driving positive change in environmental law, climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable finance. Her current project, managing the Model Forest Act Initiative (MoFAI), aims to develop a comprehensive toolkit empowering stakeholders to design and improve legal frameworks for forest conservation and management.
Martin Cosier is the Environment and Climate Change Law Specialist on TA 6703 Strengthening Judicial Capacity Towards Sustainable Economic Development in Asia and the Pacific. He has over 20 years of experience working on environmental law and policy issues across Asia, Australia, and the United States.
Gee Ann received her degrees in Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, magna cum laude, from the University of the Philippines - Diliman in 2005 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude, from the Far Eastern University in 2008. Prior to joining ADB, she worked as a Paralegal and Executive Assistant at Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership Holdings, Inc.
Joyce is a dynamic multimedia design specialist with extensive experience in digital marketing and event management. She played a significant role in spearheading the development of the Philippines' pioneering e-learning course on Basic Wildlife Law Enforcement. With a talent for hosting successful digital events and adept event photography skills, Joyce has established herself as a versatile professional in the field.
Theingi Soe joined the Office of the General Counsel’s Law and Policy Reform (LPR) team as a Senior Legal Operations Assistant in January 2023 on a short-term assignment from ADB’s Myanmar Resident Mission Office under the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). She provides technical, analytical, and administrative support for the LPR Program, specifically in the processing and administration of technical assistance projects.