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Accelerating Impact with Catalytic Capital
Asia sees a growing number of untapped opportunities to support underserved populations, early-stage innovations, and underfunded sectors.
Trust-Based Philanthropy
In the face of increasingly complex and, sometimes rapidly, changing needs on the ground, it is crucial to take a step back and reconsider the status quo.
APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0
By leveraging the success of the first round of the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund, AVPN continues to mobilise continuum of capital into supporting climate solutions in the region.
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We are a leading ecosystem builder that is increasing the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital from Asia and around the world into the social sector in Asia. We provide a network of peers, rigorous learning programmes, and innovative capital mobilization opportunities that make sure resources are more effectively deployed.
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Atoot: Sports for Development (S4D) Programmes for Holistic Development of Girls in Nepal
Education, Gender, Health
ReCircle: A Clean-tech Innovator on a mission to Create a Circular Economy
Water and Sanitation and Hygiene
Banka Bio: Sustainable solutions for WaSH needs in India
Water and Sanitation and Hygiene
Fair Employment Foundation: Transforming Recruitment System for Migrant Workers in Asia Pacific
Employability, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Cool Australia: Supporting Educators Globally through Cool+
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HOT-Open Mapping Hub (Asia- Pacific): Transforming Disaster Response, Humanitarian Action and Community Development through Open Source Technologies and Maps
Climate Action and Environment, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
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AVPN Global Conference 2024
As AVPN counts down to the 12th edition of the Annual Global Conference, which will take place against the backdrop of a world in great flux, it is imperative that we provide the social investment community with the most extensive opportunity yet, to learn, connect, and unite in action for Asia.
23 April 2024
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25 April 2024
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Nominations for the 2024 Yidan Prize
31 March 2024
AVPN Monthly Member Meet-ups in Bangkok
29 February 2024
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GHG emissions from plastic production: Greenhouse gases are emitted throughout the plastic lifecycle with just the production causing roughly 1,5GT i.e. 3,75% of global CO2 emissions. 6% global oil production (virgin fuels) is used in plastic production.
Environmentally damaging waste management practices: Less than 10% plastic is recycled globally and many types of plastic are not widely recycled. Over 30% of plastic is not managed (i.e. ends up in the environment) leading to 1.7Gt of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2015 (via improper waste disposal, including open burning practices) Organic waste (approximately 64% waste in Asian countries) release Methane when left untreated in landfills and open environments.
Environmental, river and ocean plastic pollution: Over 8MMT of plastic enters the oceans each year. 40-60% of this is going through only 39 rivers, 67% of which are in Asia. There are indications plastic interferes with the ocean’s ability to absorb and sequester carbon.
Reduce emissions: Our solution will establish a functioning system where plastic ‘waste’ is recovered (from rivers and/or land-based sources) and converted into raw material for plastic production. Our solution will result in: - An alternative feedstock for plastic production with lower GHG emissions from feedstock production - Lower emissions of methane from landfills by implementing bio-gas capture technologies for energy. - Avoided GHG emissions from open burning & other environmentally damaging waste practices.
We are developing the solution in multiple countries. At Proof of Concept stage we will convert 1t of plastic waste to 500-750l of oil feedstock per day, that will produce approx. 264t of oil at full-scale per year per site, with a CO2eq saving of 86t. This proof of concept can be leveraged to scale to other affected river systems to save over 2,000t CO2eq emissions per year. This calculation is based on 20 additional sites, and can be accelerated with investment.
– Energy usage in pyrolysis
– Plastic producer is responsible for conversion into plastic products.