ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
James Baker
Senior Circular Economy Specialist (Plastic Wastes)
Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department
James is responsible for leading ADB’s regional marine plastics reduction program and supporting operationalization of Strategy 2030 Operational Priority 3 and the Healthy Oceans Action Plan. He is also responsible for supporting country programming and sovereign and private sector project teams to identify and promote circular economy activities within their programs and investments. Prior to ADB, James held senior project development and investment roles with Climate Change Capital, EON Masdar and CEMEX. He has a background in industrial recycling and is studying his PhD at University of Leeds.