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[Video] Project Overview: “Risk Financing and Insurance Solutions for Coastal Resilience in Asia-Pacific"

14 November 2023
The sessions cover the following: overview of the project; outline of modelling approach; and outline of prioritization exercise and data needs.

[Video] Scene Setting: “Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific: Protecting and Restoring Coral Reefs”

14 November 2023
The session summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the Knowledge Product "Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific: Protecting and Restoring Coral Reefs" jointly published by ADB and The Nature Conservancy. The knowledge product reviews the benefits of coral reefs, the risks faced…

MDB Support of a Just Transition: Translating Commitments and Principles into Concrete Action

15 November 2022
In 2019, the multilateral development banks (MDBs) collectively committed to support countries in transforming their economies towards low carbon and climate resilient development. Acknowledging that the unprecedented speed and scale of these transformations pose challenges but also opportunities…

Assessing & Reporting Sustainable Development Impacts of Climate Action – Introducing ADB’s New Tool

15 November 2022
ADB is developing a new methodology and a tool that aims to facilitate the quantitative assessment and reporting of the Sustainable Development (SD) impacts of climate action and their interlinkages with SDGs. This methodology will be operationalized through an Excel-based tool to ensure…

Key Challenges and Recommendations for Policy and Action to Coordinate Municipal Solid Waste Management in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei City Cluster

25 August 2022

ADB's Presentation on Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

6 July 2022
This presentation gives an overview of a green recovery approach that would address the severe and worsening impact of climate change and declining biodiversity in Southeast Asia.

Imperatives of a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

6 July 2022
This presentation gives an overview of how green growth opportunities could be harnessed as governments increasingly recognize the need for policy measures that focus on environmental sustainability, climate change, and disaster preparedness.

Gender and Social Inclusion in Flood Early Warning - Key learning and effective practices

22 June 2022
Alison Sneddon of Practical Action talked about why gender and social inclusion matters for early warning, and provided a quick overview of the study conducted under the AASCTF in connection to the Baguio Smart Flood Warning, Information, and Mitigation System project. She also highlighted a number…

Loss of Coastal Wetlands in Asia – Tracking the Loss with Spatial Analyses

7 December 2021
New earth observation models are now being used to assess risks to coastal ecosystems. The overarching aim is to develop an operational system for monitoring losses and gains of saltmarsh, mangroves and tidal flat ecosystems at the global scale. These tools and systems allow the monitoring of…

ADB Safeguard Policy Review Update – Phase 2 Regional Consultation Summary: Community and Occupational Health and Safety Consultations

2 December 2021