Experts' Views

Climate change experts share their insights, opinions and knowledge.

7 Jun 2011

Professor Hironori Hamanaka on Private Sector Opportunities in Providing Energy Alternatives

Professor Hironori Hamanaka, Chair, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, discusses the renewed controversy surrounding the use of nuclear power, and talks about opportunities for the private sector in providing energy alternatives. He also emphasizes ADB's key role in helping developing countries in Asia address climate change.


7 Jun 2011

Professor Dadi Zhou on Renewable Energy Technologies and Infrastructure

Professor Dadi Zhou, Director General (Emeritus) of PRC's Energy Research Institute, discusses the viability of renewable energy, and elaborates on the infrastructure changes and technologies that must be part of any comprehensive plan to address climate change.


6 Jun 2011

Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri on Food Security, Water, and Climate Change

Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Nobel laureate as Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), addresses the issues of food security, water, and climate change in Asia and the Pacific. He says that ADB can help create the institutional "climate" to support necessary policy changes in the region.


2 Jun 2011

Dr. Emil Salim on the "Asian way" to Address Climate Change

Dr. Emil Salim, Adviser to Indonesia's President on Environment and Sustainable Development, describes what he calls the "Asian way" to address climate change, including saving its forests. He says that the key is harmony between nature and society, and a sense of spirituality. He challenges ADB to appraise nature's services and "get the price right."