Spotlight Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week 2026: Empowered Lives, Resilient Futures 6 to 8 October 2026 Philippines The Asia-Pacific Social Protection (APSP) Week 2026 brought together government leaders, policymakers, practitioners, development partners, and innovators to take stock of progress, showcase… Nature-Based Solutions for Ports and Coastal Conservation 16 July 2026 Nature-based solutions are increasingly helping ports and coastal infrastructure strengthen resilience, improve environmental outcomes, and support more sustainable operations. Through practical… ADB at CBD COP17 19 to 30 October 2026 Armenia Nature underpins the economies, food systems, and livelihoods of Asia and the Pacific. At the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP17 in Yerevan, under the theme "Taking Action for Nature,"… 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… PreviousNext Major Events Facilitating the Growth of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises in ASEAN22 to 24 September 2026 Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) account for the overwhelming majority of businesses and employment across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), yet… 14th Business Opportunities Fair 202621 to 24 September 2026The 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 and ADB… Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation (SPDI 2026)7 to 9 July 2026 The SPDI Forum is ADB’s flagship platform for strengthening how development projects are designed and implemented. It brings together ADB experts, policymakers, and executing and implementing… 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… Asia Clean Energy Forum 20268 to 11 June 2026 The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026 marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the Asian Development Bank’s 60th anniversary and addressed the most pressing challenges in the clean energy… Recent Events Competition and Creative Destruction27 October 2026 Join us on 27 October 2026, from 3:10 to 03:55 PM (PHT), for the online lecture, “Competition and Creative Destruction,” delivered by Professor Philippe Aghion, Kurt Björklund Chaired Professor in… Closing the Biodiversity Finance Gap in Latin America and the Caribbean: New Estimates and Pathways for Transformative Investment27 October 2026 Competition and Industrial Policy for Asia27 October 2026 Join us on 27 October 2026, from 9:45 to 10:45 AM (PHT), for the online lecture “Competition and Industrial Policy for Asia,” delivered by Professor Frédéric Jenny, Emeritus Professor of Economics… Energy Transition – Solutions to Biodiversity Impacts27 October 2026The transition to low-carbon energy systems will require a major expansion of renewable energy generation and power networks which can have significant biodiversity impacts if they are not well… Mainstreaming Nature into Cross-Sectoral Policies and Investments27 October 2026The event will open with welcome remarks, followed by a 10-minute presentation of the new Natural Capital Toolkit and accompanying MOOC. The session will then transition to a 35-minute moderated…