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Green City Development Tool Kit

18 September 2015
ICF International’s Emma Lewis presented the three-step city assessment framework, and discussed existing tools and resources for green and sustainable urban development. The tool kit is a reference for Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, and city leaders that introduces key concepts…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Elderly Care: A Challenge for Asia and ADB

19 February 2015
ADB’s Claude Bodart and Wendy Walker talked about Asia as the fastest aging region in the world, ways to address the demographic shift, the delivery and financing of long-term care, and the broad range of opportunities for ADB. The discussion aimed to find out if ADB is ready to support its…
Organizer: East Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors: Case Studies from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka

8 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of collaborative approaches to waste management, focusing on integrating informal and formal sectors in urban waste systems across various countries, particularly in the Global South. 
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Environment Thematic Group

Build Back Better Sector Guide Volume 5: Social Infrastructure

28 March 2025
This presentation outlines strategies and considerations for enhancing social infrastructure resilience and recovery in the aftermath of disasters.
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Lessons from BBB Approach from ADB’s School Reconstruction Support

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the "Build Back Better" approach used by the ADB to reconstruct schools
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty

19 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the insights into the treaty discussions, the challenges ahead, and implications for the region.
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Inclusive Green Finance

26 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the integration of Inclusive Green Finance (IGF) into financial systems to enable climate mitigation and climate resilience. 
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Inclusive Finance for Climate Resilience

26 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the crucial role of inclusive finance in addressing climate resilience and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

The Role of Digital Payments and Digital Public Infrastructure in Enhancing Climate Change Readiness and Reducing Vulnerability

26 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the role of digital financial services in enhancing climate adaptation and resilience. 
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Leveraging Digital Financial Services for Climate Resilience: Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC)

26 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of SILC's key milestones and challenges in enhancing financial resilience against climate risks.
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster