The global energy transition presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring approaches that prioritize equity, climate justice, and social inclusion. Just energy transitions—from fossil-fuel-based systems to renewable energy—are needed to ensure the active participation of vulnerable and marginalized populations, emphasizing their ownership of the transition and the benefits it delivers.

This training responded to ADB's commitments under the Climate Change Action Plan 2023-2030 and Strategy 2030, which prioritize gender equality and climate action. Recognizing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and the importance of integrating gender-responsive approaches in climate-related operations, the training aimed to build staff capacity to design and implement gender-transformative climate solutions across ADB's operations.

The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 26-27 November 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. 

The Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation (SPDI) is a flagship initiative of the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) that brings together developing member countries (DMCs) policymakers, practitioners, and project implementers for practical discussions, training, and knowledge sharing aimed at improving project management and implementation outcomes.