Series: ADB Data Room: Regional Flyway Initiative Knowledge Sharing on Biodiversity and Nature Credits 17 September 2026 The Knowledge Sharing Session aimed to showcase the respective work and initiatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) on biodiversity and nature credits, and to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on emerging opportunities in this area. The session also explored the potential for further collaboration on biodiversity- and nature-related projects across the Asia-Pacific region, with a view to supporting nature-positive development, biodiversity conservation, sustainable investment, and innovative financing approaches. Dame Amelia Fawcett, Co-Chair of IAPB, served as the keynote speaker. The session was co-organized with the British Embassy Manila and brought together representatives from government agencies, development institutions, businesses, conservation organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to enable knowledge exchange and identify areas of mutual interest in nature finance. View Photo Gallery Program and Learning Materials 17 September Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Chishui River Project as ADB’s First Pilot Nature Credits Mechanism This presentation outlines the development and progress of a pilot nature credits mechanism for biodiversity conservation in the Chishui River Basin,… Yating Ru Presentations Showcasing the Regional Flyway Initiative Nature Credits Case Studies, Focusing on the Philippines This presents a comprehensive overview of the Asian Development Bank's regional initiative to develop and implement Nature Credits as a market-based… Guy Williams Presentations Biodiversity Credits in the Philippines – Policy Study Findings, Opportunities and Challenges This document presents findings, opportunities, and challenges related to biodiversity credits in the Philippines, emphasizing policy, legal… Marianito Dio, Jr. Photos Photo Gallery: Knowledge Sharing on Biodiversity and Nature Credits Photos from Knowledge Sharing on Biodiversity and Nature Credits Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Duncan Lang Karen Ochavo Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Climate Change Nature and Environment Division Read Also Nature Credits Background Study: Final Report Nature Credits Country Case Study: Philippines Nature Credits Country Case Study: Thailand Partner Organization/s British Embassy Manila International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) Topics Environment