Spotlight Circular Economy Forum 17 to 18 June 2025 Philippines UPDATE: Due to growing demand, the Circular Economy Forum will now be available for online participation. Please register and select this option to receive livestream access during the forum… Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Outcomes and Insights from the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Process (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 37) 19 March 2025 With millions of tons of plastic produced annually and plastic waste driving environmental and climate concerns, the Global Plastics Treaty will be key in reshaping policies and investments to end… Rethinking Poverty: Strengthening ADB’s Approach for an Inclusive and Equitable Future 14 April 2025 Background Economic growth has fundamentally changed lives in Asia and the Pacific, lifting more than 1.5 billion people out of poverty over just two generations. In only one generation, poverty… Event 4: Build Back Better Sector Dialogue: Irrigated Agriculture 10 February 2025 The fourth webinar will explore good practice solutions, considerations, and lessons learned for building back better agriculture systems, featuring a case study on how Viet Nam strengthened the… Rethinking Skills for Women in the Evolving Labor Market 14 March 2025 Women’s labor market attachment remains weak in many developing economies, even as the gender gap in education disappears. The case of Indonesia provides helpful insights into the problem. As… Circular Economy of Manila Bay’s Plastic Waste (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 32) 20 November 2024 The Holcim Circular Explorer project in Manila Bay was a groundbreaking initiative that combined technology, sustainability, and community action to tackle marine pollution. This solar-powered boat… National Conference on Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions in ADB Operations 10 to 11 December 2024 On 10–11 December, stakeholders discussed the critical pathways for a Just, Affordable, and Inclusive Energy Transition, building on key priorities from the G20 Energy Ministers’ meeting under India… SECURE Webinar 20: Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Health Care: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities in Asia and the Pacific 20 February 2025 Public-private partnerships (PPP) in the health sector are pivotal to enhancing Uzbekistan's health infrastructure and service delivery. The country's health system faces challenges, including the… From Roots to Revenue: Securing Finance and Climate Solutions Through Agroforestry The Case of Bamboo 11 April 2025 Singapore This workshop aimed to build on the insights and innovative ideas from the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) design thinking session on financing bamboo agroforestry (Development Asia for the… PreviousNext Major Events Mongolia: Wetland Ecosystem Services Workshop28 November 2024 - 29 November 2024 The Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI) Training Series: Workshop on Wetland Ecosystem Services and Nature-based Solutions is co-organized by the Asian Development… GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion Forum 202419 September 2024 - 20 September 2024 ABOUT THE EVENT The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) faces complex challenges – climate change, demographic shifts, rapid technological advancement – that both threaten progress and offer… AIxADB: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Development 04 November 2024 - 08 November 2024 AIxADB serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange to explore cutting-edge solutions, learn from successful case studies, identify pilots for implementation under the ADB… ADB Participation at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16)21 October 2024 - 01 November 2024 Biodiversity and nature-positive investments are key solutions to climate change and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. ADB supports developing member countries in… 12th Business Opportunities Fair 202409 October 2024 - 10 October 2024 In 2024, ADB conducted its second in-person Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) after the pandemic. The ADB BOF is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers,… Recents Events Innovation for Economic Transformation19 June 2025 The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country’s needs in line with ADB's… Circular Economy Forum17 to 18 June 2025 UPDATE: Due to growing demand, the Circular Economy Forum will now be available for online participation. Please register and select this option to receive livestream access… ADB Business Opportunities Webinar with Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry10 June 2025 The ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) for its members to enhance the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to identify ADB business… 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 marks World… Catalyzing Change Through Regional Strategies and Smart Solutions: A Capacity Development Event for Small Island Developing States in the Pacific 2 to 4 June 2025The Emerging Areas Energy Sector team of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted four workshops at the Joy Nostalg Hotel in Manila, Philippines. The event brought together policymakers, regulators…