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9 July 2025
The four atoll nations—namely Kiribati, Maldives, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu—faced existential climate adaptation challenges. Rising extreme sea levels accelerated coastal flooding, erosion, and ecosystem degradation, threatening the very foundations of these island…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
7 to 11 July 2025
The First INSPIRE Health Forum is ADB’s flagship event to spark innovation and drive the transformation of health systems in Asia and the Pacific. With a strong track record of supporting its developing member countries, ADB has been instrumental in strengthening healthcare systems, particularly…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
31 May 2025
Under current climate projections, much of the world’s stored freshwater is set to disappear within the coming decades. Despite this significant impact on the freshwater supply, there is no straightforward pathway to future-proof communities relying on the frozen stores in the mountain cryosphere…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office
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
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
22 May 2025
This webinar, held last 22 May, disccused the key barriers to women’s public transport ridership and what this means for society.
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
22 to 23 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
15 May 2025
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 71% of deaths and 15 million premature deaths annually (WHO, 2018). The burden of NCDs in Asia and the Pacific region follows a similar trend, with 70% of all deaths attributed to NCDs, which are expected to rise significantly by 2030 (WHO,…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
8 May 2025
This webinar, held last 8 May, discussed the concept of livable cities that focused on major urban centers, and lesser guidance for implementation in smaller cities in developing countries.
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
24 April 2025
This webinar, held last 24 April, discussed addressing biodiversity concerns associated with roads, including wildlife deaths, habitat fragmentation, introduction of invasive species, and impacts on wetlands and water quality.
Organizer: Transport Sector Office