EVENT DESCRIPTION
Co-organized by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF), this forum aims to provide a platform to share good practices, lessons learned, opportunities and challenges in managing environmental and social risks and impacts in transport infrastructure projects. The discussion will focus on practical applications for market players in emerging markets across Asia and beyond and draw from the rich experiences of diverse stakeholders.
AUDIENCE
Environmental and Social (E&S) specialists, investment operations staff of International Financial Institutions, and relevant stakeholders in the transport infrastructure sector.
FORMAT
The two-day hybrid forum will be held in Chengdu, China, and online via Zoom.
Speaker presentations and discussions will be conducted in English.
Presentations and related knowledge products will be uploaded on MCDF’s website and JIGSAW platform.
Participants will be engaged through small group discussions, quick-answer apps, and question-and-answer sessions at the end of each panel discussion.
AGENDA
Master of Ceremony
Alex Hadzhiivanov, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Welcome Note
Hun Kim, Acting Vice President, Investment Solutions and Director General, Sectors, Themes and Finance Solutions Department
Keynote Speech
Zhongjing Wang, Chief Executive Officer, MCDF
10:30-11:35
Plenary Session A: Application of Environmental and Social Standards in Sustainable Transport Projects – Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Trends
Rapporteur: Isabelle Bautista, Environment Consultant, AIIB
Objectives: The session will explore how E&S risks and impacts are assessed and managed in transport investment projects. The panel will discuss current global trends and opportunities in sustainable transport infrastructure and in better implementation of E&S standards.
Moderator
Ede Ijjasz, Senior Advisor to the CEO, MCDF
Presentation
David Rollinson, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Application of Environmental and Social Standards in Sustainable Transport Projects
Panel Discussion
David Rollinson, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Nianshan Zhang, Head, Office of Safeguards, ADB
Roman Novozhilov, Chief of ESG Department, NDB
Piers Touzel, Head of Advisory, ERM
Corey Wong, Director Transport, Arup
13:30-14:45
Parallel Sessions 1a: Environmental Safeguards in Roads and Rail Investments
Rapporteur: Mudassar Hassan, Environment Specialist, AIIB
Objectives: This session will discuss experiences and good practices in integrating MDBs’ E&S requirements in roads and rail projects. It will also cover challenges in adoption and implementation in both the private and public sectors.
Moderator
Drona Ghimire, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
MDB Presentation, Environmental Safeguards in Roads, Bridges, and Railways Infrastructure Projects
Elisa Xiao, Principal E&S Specialist, ESG Department, NDB
Alexandra Antsugai, Head of Sector Infrastructure, ESD, EBRD
Presentation
FI Presentation, Environmental Safeguards in the Makassar–Parepare Railway Project in Sulawesi Island, Indonesia (PPP project)
Dicka Andila Vebri, Senior Social & Environmental Specialist, PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance
Yayan Indriatmoko, Head of E&S Division, Indonesia Infrastructure Finance
Panel Discussion
Carlito Rufo, Senior Safeguards Specialist (Environment), ADB
Alexandra Antsugai, Head of Sector Infrastructure, ESD, EBRD
Elisa Xiao, Principal E&S Specialist, ESG Department, NDB
Dale Fuertes Pham, Environment Specialist, AIIB
Manuel Benard, Senior Investment Officer, AIIB
Yayan Indriatmoko, Head of E&S Division, Indonesia Infrastructure Finance
13:30-14:45
Parallel Session 2a: Environmental Safeguards in Ports and Airports Investments
Rapporteur: Geanella Allyson Cruz, Environmental Associate, AIIB
Objectives: This session will discuss experiences and good practices for the adoption and implementation of the MDBs’ E&S requirements on ports and airports projects. The panel will share lessons learned and explore challenges in the transportation sector (Ports and Airports) for focusing on Sovereign-Backed Financing (SBF) and Non-Sovereign-Backed Financing (NSBF) projects.
Moderator
Maya Gabriela Villaluz, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
Siva Jyosyula, Senior Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
Ingeborg McNicoll, Technical Consulting Director, ERM
Panel Discussion
Siva Jyosyula, Senior Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Pedro Ferraz, Senior E&S Specialist, ESG Department, NDB
Ingeborg McNicoll, Technical Consulting Director, ERM
Martin Willich, Project Director, Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide
Wael Haggag, Head of Environment, Social, Health & Safety, and Security (ESHSS), Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT)
15:40-16:45
Plenary Session B: Sustainable Transport Projects - Climate and Green Transition Investments
Rapporteur: Vladimir Hecl, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Objectives: This session will explore Paris Agreement alignment, Climate Finance, and Green Transition practices within the MDB sector, and how these practices shape sustainable transport projects. The panel will discuss opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned in these areas.
Moderator
Sudhir Gota, Co-Team Leader, Asian Transport Outlook
Presentation
Alberto Alcubilla Arribas, Senior Investment Solutions Specialist, AIIB
Panel Discussion
Alberto Alcubilla Arribas, Senior Investment Solutions Specialist, AIIB
Andres Pizarro, Principal Transport Investment Operations Specialist, AIIB
Yuan Zheng (Virtual), Climate Change Specialist, NDB
R.M.S. Bandara, Project Director, Sri Lanka: Reduction of Landslide Vulnerability by Mitigation Measures Project (RLVMMP)
Bijaya Jaishi, Deputy Director General, Development Cooperation Implementation Division (DCID), Department of Roads, Nepal
17:10-17:15
Wrap-up of Day 1
18:00-19:30
Evening Reception
Master of Ceremony
Alex Hadzhiivanov, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
9:00-10:05
Plenary Session C
Sustainable Transport Projects – Gender
Rapporteur
Suu Tran Quy, Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Objectives: The session will discuss gender dimensions and women's opportunities in transport projects focusing on identifying, managing, and monitoring these aspects in line with MDBs' applicable requirements. It will also examine the challenges of defining suitable gender approaches and highlight good examples of gender considerations incorporated in transport investments.
Moderator
Shagun Mehrotra, Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
Gulru Azamova, Senior Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Panel Discussion
Gulru Azamova, Senior Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Runze Yu, Investment Officer, AIIB
Sita Aripurnami, Executive Director, Women Research Institute
Juliana Franco Ramos, E&S Specialist, NDB
Diganta Goswami (Virtual), Superintending Engineer, Assam Public Works Roads Department, India
11:00–12:15
Parallel Session 1d: Sustainable Transport Projects– Resettlement and Stakeholder Engagement
Rapporteur: Nicole Faith Blanco, Social Development Analyst, SFD, AIIB
Objectives: This session will generate and exchange ideas on the challenges and good practices in undertaking resettlement and stakeholder engagement in transport projects.
Moderator
Siva Jyosyula, Senior Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
Khondokar Nesar Ahmed (Virtual), Assistant Project Director (SDE), Construction of Kewatkhali Bridge at Mymensingh Project, Roads and Highways Department, Bangladesh
Presentation
Odil Akbarov, Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Panel Discussion
Odil Akbarov, Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Satoshi Ishihara (Virtual), Senior Social Development Specialist, The World Bank
Ashfaq Ahmed Khokar (Virtual), Senior Safeguards Officer, ADB
Burcu Ergin, Senior Social Specialist, WSP International ESG Advisory Team
Rumita Chowdhury, Social Consultant
11:00–12:15
Parallel Session 2d: Sustainable Transport Projects– OHS Aspects
Rapporteur: Hira Usman, Environment Analyst, AIIB
Objectives: This session will focus on mainstreaming Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) aspects in transport projects, highlighting lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
Moderator
Krisnan Isomartana, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
Muzaffar Ahmad, Environment Specialist, AIIB
Presentation
Rakhee Sunar, Vice President – ESG, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Panel Discussion
Muzaffar Ahmad, Environment Specialist, AIIB
Rakhee Sunar, Vice President – ESG, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Jin Wang, Senior Investment Officer, AIIB
Yayan Indriatmoko, Head of E&S Division, Indonesia Infrastructure Finance
Kadir Tomas, Founder and Managing Director, TMS Safety Consulting, Türkiye
14:00–15:20
Plenary Session E. IFIs Sharing Experiences
Rapporteur: Xinchen Zhang, Environment Specialist, AIIB
Objectives: This final session captures the spirit of the Community of Practice, where MDBs and Development Partners share their experiences on challenging and innovative projects, as well as lessons learned with the wider community of safeguards practitioners and stakeholders.
Moderator
Mark Barnard, Senior Environment Specialist, AIIB
Experience Sharing
Parthapriya Ghosh, Senior Social Development Specialist, AIIB
Michael Beauchamp Principal Safeguards Specialist (Social), ADB
Xiaodan Huang, Senior Environment Specialist, WB
Alexey Akulov, Principal E&S Specialist, NDB
16:20-16:45
Closing Ceremony
MC Introduces the session
Key Takeaways Sharing
Rapporteurs share key takeaways from each panel (3 minutes each)
16:45-16:50
Closing Note
Frederic Wiltmann, Head of Program Team, MCDF
16:50-17:00
Closing Remarks
Yanning Wang, Director General, Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department, AIIB
17:30-19:00
Buffet Dinner & Networking
SPEAKERS
Plenary Session A: Application of Environmental and Social Standards in Sustainable Transport Projects – Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Trends
Parallel Session 1a: Environment Safeguards in Roads and Rail Investments
Parallel Session 2a: Environment Safeguards in Ports and Airports Investments
Plenary Session B: Sustainable Transport Projects - Climate and Green Transition
Plenary Session C: Sustainable Transport Projects – Gender
Parallel Session 1d: Sustainable Transport Projects– Resettlement and Stakeholder Engagement
Parallel Session 2d: Sustainable Transport Projects– OHS Aspects
Plenary Session E. IFIs Sharing Experiences
ORGANIZING PARTNERS
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance
EVENT VENUE
Shangri-la Hotel
9 Binjiang E Rd, Jin Jiang District, Cheng Du City, Si Chuan Province, China, 610047
CONTACT
If you would like to learn more about this seminar, please contact Mingkai Zhang (mingkai.zhang@aiib.org) and MCDF’s Jenny Lou Fernandez (jenny.fernandez@themcdf.org).
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