Spotlight ADB at CBD COP17 19 to 30 October 2026 Armenia Nature underpins the economies, food systems, and livelihoods of Asia and the Pacific. At CBD COP17 in Yerevan, under the theme "Taking Action for Nature," ADB shows how biodiversity commitments can… Joint Multilateral Development Bank Pavilion 19 to 30 October 2026 Armenia The Joint Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Pavilion at the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) brings together eight… Financing Nature for Climate Action: A Framework for Impact and Scale 19 May 2026 The session featured the new Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) taxonomy for nature finance, which offers a harmonized structure for identifying and monitoring investments that contribute to… Women-Led Adaptation Planning for Greener Roads 4 June 2026 Women travel, work, and provide care along the roads that serve their communities, yet their needs rarely shape how these roads are planned, designed, or maintained. The session… Hybrid Learning Session on Cultural Heritage in Impact Assessment 4 June 2026 Philippines This interactive learning session focused on the application of cultural heritage considerations in impact assessments. The session explored key concepts, practical approaches, and emerging… Resilient Design for Dynamic Landscapes: Working with Nature to Build Infrastructure that Lasts 23 April 2026 Shifting rivers, evolving floodplains, and glacier melt are transforming Himalayan landscapes and challenging contemporary approaches to infrastructure and urban development design. This session… Accelerating BESS Deployment: Technology, Markets, Safety, and Regional Pathways 13 May 2026 Philippines This webinar introduced the strategic role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in supporting renewable energy integration, grid flexibility, and the wider energy transition in Asia and the… ADB-World Bank Trade Forum 2026 12 to 14 May 2026 Thailand The Trade Forum—co-organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group, with support from IMD Business School, and the Institute for Macroeconomic and International Policies (i-… Forum on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health Equity 25 to 26 March 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare from improving disease diagnosis and clinical decision-making to strengthening public health systems. But an important… PreviousNext Major Events ADB-NHIS Technology Solutions to Noncommunicable Disease (NCDs) and Mental Health Workshop6 to 10 July 2026 The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly transitioning into an aging demographic. Consequently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues have emerged as critical challenges threatening… Waves of Change: Harnessing Technology to Power the Sustainable Blue Economy Workshop25 to 28 May 2026Busan, Republic of Korea Technology is a critical enabler of a sustainable blue economy, helping ocean-based industries grow while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems, providing greater… Southeast Asia: Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Challenges and Opportunities20 to 23 April 2026 The Workshop on Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Challenges and Opportunities, organized by the Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SD3-PSMG), was held on 20–23 April at ADB… ADB Competition Policy Initiative Robust competition policies are essential for fostering economic development. They promote healthy markets, enhance consumer protection, and stimulate innovation and investment. However, crafting… ASM 2025: Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia and the Pacific12 to 13 November 2025 ADB organized the Launch Seminar of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) 2025 Edition, which addressed the theme “Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia… Recent Events Advancing Gender Equality through ADB-financed Operations in the Pacific 20 to 22 October 2026 This workshop brings together gender specialists in project management units and government gender focal points responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Gender Action Plan (GAP) on… Protecting Blue Assets, Creating Jobs: Investing in Nature for Resilient Growth20 October 2026This session will position blue natural capital as a driver of development by demonstrating how healthy marine and coastal ecosystems support biodiversity conservation, economic growth, jobs, food… Turning Hectares into Jobs20 October 2026This event brings together WBG programs from the Southern Caucasus to West and Central Africa working across forest systems to make the case that protecting and restoring nature is one of the highest… From Crisis to Resilience: Rethinking Fertilizer Use to Restore Soil Health20 October 2026Global fertilizer shortages and rising input costs are posing an immediate challenge to farmers and food security, but also creating an opportunity to accelerate the transition toward more efficient… From Evidence to Action: Operationalizing Biodiversity and Regenerative Practices in Agriculture20 October 2026What does it take to operationalize biodiversity-enhancing and regenerative practices in agriculture? This session answers that question through real country and private sector experience. Grounded…