Spotlight 2025 International Procurement Workshop 26 to 27 November 2025 The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 26-27 November 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The workshop… Environment and Nature Learning Week 2025 7 to 8 October 2025 Philippines The Asia and the Pacific is facing the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change that require integrated solutions. As a flagship activity under the Environment… Gender-Responsive Climate Action Training 2 October 2025 This training responded to ADB's commitments under the Climate Change Action Plan 2023-2030 and Strategy 2030, which prioritize gender equality and climate action. Recognizing the disproportionate… Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Partnership Forum 2026 24 to 25 February 2026 Thailand The Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) supports countries and communities in the Asia and Pacific region to scale up investments in climate adaptation that explicitly target the nexus… Building Climate Resilience Through Social Protection 10 to 12 November 2025 Philippines As climate-related risks escalate across Asia and the Pacific, the need to equip vulnerable communities with tools for resilience is more urgent than ever. Social protection (SP) systems -when… Scaling What Works: Private Sector Development as Catalyst for Growth in Southeast Asia 18 November 2025 Mobilizing private sector capital was essential to narrowing the multitrillion-dollar financing gap for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific—a gap that public funds alone could not fill… CSO Conversations: Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions 12 November 2025 Philippines At the “CSO Conversations: Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions” webinar on 12 November, civil society representatives highlighted innovative strategies for how civil society… 13th Business Opportunities Fair 16 to 18 September 2025 Philippines The ADB BOF is a one-stop forum for consultants, consulting firms, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and civil society organizations looking to provide goods, works, and services for ADB… 12th Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference 23 to 25 September 2025 Indonesia On 23–25 September 2025, ADB, OECD, Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK), and Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi (PAN-RB) co-organized the 12th Anti-Corruption… PreviousNext Major Events ADB at UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (ADB@COP30)10 to 21 November 2025 The Government of Brazil hosted the 30th UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Pará, in the heart of the Amazon. The meeting comprised the thirtieth session of the Conference of the… International Anticorruption Day 2025 - Embedding a Culture of Integrity: Lessons from Local Government and Procurement11 December 2025 ADB's International Anticorruption Day (IAD) celebration concluded on 11 December 2025. This year’s commemoration focused on “Embedding a Culture of Integrity: Lessons from Local Governments… Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility Roundtable Meeting22 October 2025 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a consultative meeting on the proposed Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility (CWFPF), an operational platform that will support sovereign… Civil Society Partnership Days: Papua New Guinea21 to 22 October 2025 The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Civil Society Partnership Days brought together the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Papua New Guinea, and civil society organizations… Environmental Safeguard Conference and Environmental and Social Framework Orientation Workshop for Central and West Asia, and East Asia Regions 29 September to 2 October 2025 ADB hosted the Environmental Safeguard Conference and Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Orientation Workshop for Central and West Asia, and East Asia Regions on 29 September – 2 October 2025… Recent Events Turning Plastic Waste into Infrastructure Value in Papua New Guinea19 February 2026 This webinar examined how recycled plastics could be responsibly engineered into durable asphalt pavements, focusing on Papua New Guinea’s waste challenges and local industry capabilities. Through… Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: How to Best Engage in International Trade19 February 2026REGISTER HERE ADB Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (ADB TSCFP), in collaboration with ICC Philippines, & ITC She Trades, is pleased to provide a training workshop on how women… Decarbonizing ASEAN’s Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Finance, Tech and Policy12 February 2026 As Southeast Asia accelerates efforts toward net‑zero goals, financing credible and inclusive transition pathways has become increasingly urgent. This webinar presented findings from a new study… Social License to Operate: Balancing Stakeholder Expectations and Operational Needs12 February 2026 Ports are the backbone of global trade, handling around 80% of the world’s goods by volume. In Southeast Asia, where economies are highly trade-dependent, and ports are closely linked to urban and… International Conference on Inclusive Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and Beyond10 to 12 February 2026 The global energy transition presented both opportunities and challenges, requiring approaches that prioritized equity, climate justice, and social inclusion. Just energy transitions—from fossil…