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Ground-up Perspective on the Effectiveness of ADB Accountability Mechanism and Safeguards Delivery

6 May 2025
While the ADB’s new Environmental and Social Framework introduces updated commitments to safeguards, its effectiveness will ultimately depend on robust and transparent accountability mechanisms. The success of this framework is contingent upon ensuring that these safeguards are not merely…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Dual Pathways to Economic Inclusion: Equipping Underrepresented Youth for Digital and Sustainable Futures

5 May 2025
  Youth panelists discussed their lived experiences in navigating digital and ecological evolution. A live Mind Map tool was used to capture and synthesize critical insights during the discussion with the audience. The aim was to present recommendations to policymakers on pathways to support…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Digital Technology: A Lifeline to Building a Resilient Tomorrow

5 May 2025
The session showcased civil society and private sector partnerships in using digital innovations to help protect the most vulnerable. The session included speakers with experience on the ground who are able to speak about the challenges in putting ideas into local action. This seminar put a…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Civil Society Program, 58th ADB Annual Meeting

4 to 7 May 2025
The Civil Society Program at the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Milan underscored the importance of ADB's engagement with civil society and its role in facilitating and improving development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. The program included 11 events held over four days, with over 200…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Unpacking the Risks in ADB's Just Transition Agenda

4 May 2025
Civil society stakeholders offered grassroots perspectives on the realities faced by vulnerable communities. The emphasis was on actions that avoid perpetuating inequities and undermining efforts to build sustainable economies at the pace and scale necessary.  ADB’s current Energy Policy…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Emerging Net Zero Technologies: Spotlight on CCS

23 April 2025
This webinar explored Asia's decarbonization transition, focusing on carbon dioxide (CO₂) removal and the role of international development financiers, such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in accelerating this transition. The session included panel presentations from governments and the…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Sun-Powered Futures: Unveiling the Potential of Integrated Solar Technologies

27 March 2025
The webinar explored the latest advancements in solar energy, focusing on the real-world applications of photovoltaic systems and their integration with complementary technologies across the transportation, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. The presentations examined key policy and market…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Event 5: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

27 February 2025
This fifth webinar explored good practice solutions and lessons for building back better of water, sanitation, and hygiene systems, featuring a case study on the Government of the Philippines' KALAHI CIDSS National Community-Driven Development Project.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region

13 February 2025
Space technology presents an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Countries can improve energy management, optimize renewable resources, and enhance climate resilience. Investing in this frontier technology also helps drive…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Event 4: Build Back Better Sector Dialogue: Irrigated Agriculture

10 February 2025
The fourth webinar will explore good practice solutions, considerations, and lessons learned for building back better agriculture systems, featuring a case study on how Viet Nam strengthened the resilience of its irrigation systems and rural livelihoods following successive droughts.  
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department