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ADB to heighten its focus on adaptation and resilience to climate change

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In one of the special events during this year’s Annual Meeting on 4 May, President Masa announced that ADB will build up its response to the adverse impacts of climate change through increased focus on adaptation and resilience.Through a holistic approach and on top of making physical…

More Resilient Power System Is Also About Saving Lives in Tonga

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Dealing with catastrophes and pandemics relies on a lot of things, foremost of which is a stable, continuous and reliable supply of power. In this Q & A, hear the perspective of someone from the health sector that benefitted from a strong and resilient power system built through the support…

Building Sustainability and Resilience in the Energy Sector

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Read through what the experts, including Energy Sector Group’s own Chief - say about aligning power system planning and management with climate goals. The task is already complicated enough with meeting supply reliability and quality, and in recent years, the integration of renewables. But having a…

A Power of Good: How ADB’s Climate-Resilient Investment is Boosting Tonga’s Energy Future

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In this Project Result Case Study, see the impact of ADB’s interventions in the county including how it has strengthened its power sector to become more resilient and ready for the greater integration of renewable energy sources.

Climate Risk Profile: Philippines

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This publication synthesizes climate characteristics and projections, vulnerability to natural hazards, sectoral climate change impacts, and adaptation priorities in the Philippines. It outlines rapid onset and long-term changes in key climate parameters, as well as the impact of these changes on…

An assessment tool for building back strong and sustainable from the COVID-19 pandemic published

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The Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Division has released an assessment tool that provides a recovery framework interfacing various objectives in climate, low-carbon growth, and resilience.​​​​​​​This tool will help ADB developing member countries seize the opportunity presented by the…

Just Transition Beyond the Energy Sector

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This primer presents spaces for just transition in sectors and areas that will be disrupted by the transformation of the energy sector as the world shifts to clean low-carbon order.

Southeast Asia Development Symposium to be held in March

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The Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) 2022, “Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery,” will take place on 16–17 March and will focus on (i) green recovery, (ii) tourism revitalization, (iii) the advancement of innovation and technology, (iv) addressing supply chain…

A Just Transition: How to Make Action on Climate Change Fair and Inclusive

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The 2021 Energy Policy had made sure to allot space and spirit for a just transition in helping ADB DMCs quest for a low-carbon carbon transition in the region. This feature elaborates on protecting labor rights and gender equality – essential elements when we say, no one will be left behind…

VP Saeed shares pandemic lessons in the battle against climate change

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At the Opening Plenary of the East Asia Forum where the main agenda is decarbonizing the Asia and the Pacific Region, VPO2 Saeed raised three important points to effectively tackle climate change:
 

There is only one development path – green development. As the pandemic has taught the world –…