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Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Outcomes and Insights from the Second Part of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 42)

4 September 2025
With millions of tons of plastic produced each year and waste fueling environmental and climate concerns, the Global Plastics Treaty represents a pivotal step toward ending plastic pollution. Countries recently concluded the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Environment Thematic Group

Masterclass on Successful Bidding and Tendering in the Pacific

18 August 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, Room P3 and P4; 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Consulting Services); 2:30–4:00 p.m. (Construction Work + Goods) This session is organized by ADB, in partnership with the World Bank, for consultants, contractors, and suppliers interested in international financed…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Resilient Coasts, Thriving Communities: A Sea of Solutions

18 to 19 August 2025
India’s coastline stretches over 7,525 kilometers, supporting about 171 million people across 70 coastal districts. It sustains vital sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, tourism, transport, and trade. Coastal ecosystems provide essential biodiversity, livelihoods, and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

ADB Participation at the Global Plastics Treaty Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session (INC-5.2)

5 to 14 August 2025
Countries worldwide, from 5 to 14 August 2025, are gathering in Geneva, Switzerland for the second part of the fifth Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session, also known as INC-5.2. This is a continuation of the INC-5 session held in November 2024 in Busan,…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Effectiveness, Efficiency, Equity, and Enforceability – Evaluating Economic Instruments for Thailand's Packaging Waste (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 41)

25 June 2025
The Circular Economy Webinar Series continues, building on the demand for more knowledge and real-life use cases from the Circular Economy Forum. In this latest session, the focus was on the application of economic instruments as part of Thailand's approach to plastic pollution. The webinar…
Organizer: Environment Thematic Group

Circular Economy Forum

17 to 18 June 2025
Asia and the Pacific is the planet’s hotspot for plastic pollution. Of the 10 rivers that transport 88%–95% of the world’s plastic into the sea, eight are in Asia. Moreover, most plastic waste entering the ocean are from six Asian countries: Indonesia, the People’s Republic of China, the…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

ADB Business Opportunities Webinar with Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry

10 June 2025
The ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) for its members to enhance the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to identify ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anti-corruption procedures. These activities…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Digitizing Waste Management with Women at the Center: Insights from Southeast Asia (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 40)

5 June 2025
This is the 40th session of the ADB Circular Economy Webinar Series, after nearly three years of promoting circular economy innovations and solutions. This webinar also marks World Environment Day, which is celebrated every 5 June. This year's theme focuses on ending plastic pollution, with the…
Organizer: Environment Thematic Group

ADB-Led Sessions During the International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation

29 to 31 May 2025
The high-level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, held in Dushanbe from 29-31 May 2025, emphasized the urgency of addressing glacial melt, calving, and retreat. It advanced global efforts through scientific collaboration, policy alignment, and multi-stakeholder engagement. …
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Subregional Workshop on Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions in Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka

26 to 27 May 2025
Climate change is a global issue that demands policies addressing both mitigation and resilient infrastructure. While carbon emissions from power generation and transportation are major contributors worldwide, the transition from fossil fuel dependency to clean energy also presents complex social…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Human and Social Development Sector Office