Spotlight Ocean System Innovations in Marine Health, Climate Resilience, and Renewable Energy 21 August 2025 The health of our oceans is vital to the planet’s climate stability, food security, and biodiversity. Yet, marine ecosystems are increasingly under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate… Digitizing Waste Management with Women at the Center: Insights from Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 40) 5 June 2025 This is the 40th session of the ADB Circular Economy Webinar Series, after nearly three years of promoting circular economy innovations and solutions. This webinar also marked World Environment Day… 1st INSPIRE Health Forum: Inclusive, Sustainable, Prosperous and Resilient (INSPIRE) Health Systems in Asia and the Pacific 7 to 11 July 2025 The First INSPIRE Health Forum was ADB’s flagship event to spark innovation and drive the transformation of health systems in Asia and the Pacific. With a strong track record of supporting its… CRPP Talks 4: Building Climate Resilience Through Graduation Programs 9 July 2025 Drawing on Bangladesh's Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme and examples from India, the session shared insights into how integrating climate adaptation measures into graduation approaches can create… Subregional Workshop on Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions in Bhutan and Nepal 22 to 23 May 2025 Paro, Bhutan Climate change is a global issue that demands policies addressing both mitigation and resilient infrastructure. While carbon emissions from power generation and transportation are major contributors… Subregional Workshop on Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions in Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka 26 to 27 May 2025 Dhaka, Bangladesh Climate change is a global issue that demands policies addressing both mitigation and resilient infrastructure. While carbon emissions from power generation and transportation are major contributors… Harnessing Digital Transformation for Good 4 June 2025 Asia and the Pacific is experiencing rapid digital transformation, offering opportunities to promote inclusive and sustainable development and to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events.… The Guide to Mobility for Livable Pacific Cities 8 May 2025 This webinar, held last 8 May, discussed the concept of livable cities that focused on major urban centers, and lesser guidance for implementation in smaller cities in developing countries. Emerging Net Zero Technologies: Spotlight on CCS 23 April 2025 This webinar explored Asia's decarbonization transition, focusing on carbon dioxide (CO₂) removal and the role of international development financiers, such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in… PreviousNext Major Events Resilient Coasts, Thriving Communities: A Sea of Solutions18 to 19 August 2025 India’s coastline stretches over 7,525 kilometers, supporting about 171 million people across 70 coastal districts. It sustains vital sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy,… Increasing Investments in Climate Information and Early Warning Systems: Beyond Public Goods to Strategic Investments2 September 2025 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the Early Warning System (EWS) Investment Planning Workshop on 2 September 2025 in Manila. This workshop contributed to the goal of increasing investments… CSO Insights: A Listening and Dialogue Forum15 to 16 September 2025 On 15–16 September 2025, the Asian Development Bank's NGO and Civil Society Center, in collaboration with the Office of Safeguards, hosted civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Asia and the… Achieving Quality Gender Results in ADB’s Projects and Programs23 to 25 September 2025 The capacity building workshop on Achieving Quality Gender Results in ADB’s Projects and Programs, a collaboration between ADB’s Gender Equality Division (CCGE) Division and the Pacific… Symposium on Multilateral Financing for Pandemic Preparedness and Response11 July 2025 At the Symposium on Multilateral Financing for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, held on 11 July 2025 at ADB Headquarters, over 200 leaders from governments, multilateral development banks,… Recent Events Net Zero Energy Innovation: Developing a Needs-Based Innovation Ecosystem Supported by Government and SMEs 29 October 2025 As countries look to support decarbonisation, energy security, and reliability, they are increasingly turning to innovative solutions and small companies to provide the necessary change. Through… Girls Takeover: Ending Child, Early, and Forced Marriage in Asia and the Pacific 27 October 2025 In celebration of the International Day of the Girl (IDG) 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Plan International will co-host the Girls Takeover: Ending Child, Early, and Forced Marriage in… Practical Workshop on the Negotiation of Tax Treaties27 to 31 October 2025This workshop is jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), OECD Global Relations Programme on Taxation, and the OECD Korea Tax Centre – Tax… Leveraging Carbon Finance for Mobilizing Private Capital in Southeast Asia23 October 20252:00 – 3:00 p.m., MNL time Southeast Asia has advanced its decarbonization efforts, but more ambitious action is needed to slow climate change. The region is well-positioned for the global shift to… Accelerating Asia’s Growth with AI and Cloud Technologies16 October 2025Synergistic adoption of AI and cloud technologies is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for regional growth. Learn how a modest 1% increase in AI spending can drive a 0.03% growth in GDP, and…