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Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on Corporate Farming Laws in Pakistan

21 December 2023
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) is drafting a piece of legislation for corporate farming: (i) support corporate farming, (ii) corporateize smallholder farming, and (iii) contract farming. The draft laws would incorporate the best international practices and lessons…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, Central and West Asia Department

Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of Indonesia

11 to 13 December 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia The consultations schedule is as follows: 11-12 December 2023 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of Indonesia 13 December 2023 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of Indonesia
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of Pakistan

4 to 6 December 2023
Islamabad, Pakistan The consultations schedule is as follows: 4-5 December 2023 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of Pakistan 6 December 2023 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of Pakistan
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP28)

30 November to 12 December 2023
Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28), to build on previous successes and pave the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change. The meeting…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Harnessing Digital Technologies To Improve Water Utility Performance

29 November 2023
Digital technology is revolutionizing how we manage water, offering opportunities to improve water security and resilience for water utilities worldwide. Harnessing digital innovations and solutions has the potential to streamline operations, reduce operational costs, enhance system efficiencies…
Organizer: Pacific Department

Harnessing Data Science for Climate Resilience: A Workshop on Policy-Driven Analysis in Nepal

29 November 2023
A growing number of countries, especially in Asia, are using data to design policies, respond to crises, and model future scenarios. Given its growing importance for informing decision-making, having accurate, high-quality, and trustworthy data is more crucial than ever. This training session,…
Organizer: South Asia Department

9th International Conference on Eco-Compensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services

22 to 24 November 2023
Eco-compensation is a policy mechanism which aims to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of human activities by implementing measures to offset or compensate for ecological damage caused by those activities. Examples of eco-compensation include fiscal transfer, regional cooperation and…
Organizer: East Asia Department

URTF Urban Resilience Roadshow

21 November 2023
This knowledge-sharing series, jointly organized by the ADB Urban Resilience Trust Fund (URTF) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), fosters strategic dialogue among international, national, regional, and city-level decision-makers and stakeholders to advance urban…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

2023 ADB Gender Forum — 2 Billion Changemakers: Women Leading on Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

21 to 22 November 2023
The 2023 Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Gender Forum: 2 Billion Changemakers – Women Leading on Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific was held from 21-22 November 2023 in Manila, Philippines to inform, influence, and inspire action on gender equality and climate change among stakeholders in…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Risk Transfer Mechanisms: Partnerships for Coral Reef Finance and Insurance in Asia and the Pacific

14 November 2023
Healthy coastal ecosystems provide natural protective services and a first line of defense for coastal cities, communities, and infrastructure, as well as other valuable ecosystem services. For example, well maintained coral reefs provide critical ecosystem services, such as nurseries and feeding…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster