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Climate and Disaster Risk Information for Climate Change Adaptation: Challenges and Solutions

2 November 2021
In this high-level exploration, participants reflected on the generation of useful and credible risk information and how to incorporate the uncertainties of a changing climate in resilient spatial and infrastructure investment planning. This included spotlighting perspectives on current and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

2021 Resilience Learning Month

2 November to 9 December 2021
In celebration of Resilience Learning Month, ADB has organized a series of online events and capacity building workshops that will highlight regional and global innovation and lessons learned on tackling climate change and building climate and disaster resilience, delivered in partnership with ADB…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Week 3 of DigitalxADB

25 to 29 October 2021
Agile and innovative start-ups have accelerated the digitalization of society, economy, and institutions, contributing to sustainable development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. Digital technologies enable governments to fundamentally transform the way they operate and deliver services to…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Asia-Pacific Forum on Green and Low-Carbon Development (APLC Forum)

20 to 22 October 2021
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Green and Low-carbon Development (APLC) hosted by the Government of Hunan Province and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is the fifth forum to be conducted after the signing of the MOU between the Government of Hunan Province and the ADB in 2015. The past four forums were…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, East Asia Department

Week 2 of DigitalxADB

18 to 21 October 2021
Accelerating the continuous digital transformation of ADB is key for driving change in how we work. Innovation, risk taking, and new ways of working are essential for thriving in our increasingly digital world. This Week features the digital journeys of ADB and similar institutions, showcases the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

De-Carbonization of Cement Sector through CCUS

14 October 2021
ADB has been supporting Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) for more than 10 years in Asia through dedicated carbon capture and storage fund. Since the inception of the fund, ADB has carried out several promotional activities including conferences, study tours, pre-feasibility reports,…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

DigitalxADB: Driving Digital Development Across Asia and the Pacific 2021

11 to 29 October 2021
Digital technologies are today’s most powerful drivers of change. DigitalxADB aims to raise awareness and build broad consensus within ADB to continue focusing on the digital opportunities that lie ahead in a world reshaped by COVID-19. This event is designed to help ADB’s people and partners learn…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Week 1 of DigitalxADB

11 to 14 October 2021
Digital infrastructure underpins our modern economy, workplace, government, and society. As the rest of the world becomes more digitally dependent, expanding digital infrastructure in developing members is critical in achieving inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery. This Week session…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Integrated Rural Development for Prosperity

4 October 2021
Supporting sustainable rural development through integrated approaches will be an essential ingredient in the post-COVID-19 recovery and development process in Sri Lanka. This knowledge event aims to initiate a discussion among stakeholders on the approaches to rural development in the country,…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

PRC - Preliminary Working Meeting to Implement the RFI in the People’s Republic of China

29 September 2021
The wetlands of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) support globally important biodiversity values and ecosystem services which support the livelihoods of millions of people. The PRC’s wetlands provide critical habitats for over 210 species of waterbirds to rest and refuel, as well as water,…
Organizer: East Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department