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9 July 2025
The four atoll nations– namely Kiribati, Maldives, the Republic of Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu – are facing existential climate adaptation challenges. Rising extreme sea levels are accelerating coastal flooding, erosion, and ecosystem degradation, threatening the very foundations of these island…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
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
30 May 2024
This webinar focused on the ninth dimension of green roads: Inclusive Growth. Road construction and maintenance represent significant public expenditures and offer opportunities for inclusive growth. These projects can stimulate emerging economies, enhance local economic circulation, and ensure…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
14 March 2024
This webinar discussed innovative tools and technologies to help improve climate resilience of transport systems. This event, co-organized by ADB and the Government of Japan through the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry, will present ADB’s sector portfolio…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
5 to 7 September 2023
VENUE: ADB Headquarters, Manila
ADB is prioritizing climate and disaster resilience and low-carbon development in response to the growing threats facing Asia and the Pacific. This includes ambition to deliver $100 billion in cumulative climate financing to developing member countries (DMCs) by…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
28 January 2022
Innovative solutions for Asia and the Pacific on Green Ports, Shipping, and Maritime Decarbonization.
Objectives:
Understand the imperative and the challenges of maritime decarbonization.
Understand the role of the different stakeholders involved in maritime decarbonization and the greening of…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Transport Sector Office
28 January to 7 April 2022
70% of global trade by volume (80% by value) is carried by maritime shipping, and 60% of these goods are loaded or unloaded in developing country ports. Maritime transport accounts for 3% of global GHG emissions - equivalent to the 6th largest GHG emitting country globally – and rising rapidly.…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Transport Sector Office
12 to 14 September 2018
By ADB estimates, the Asian transport sector will require over $8.4 trillion in investments until 2030 in order to continue the region’s growth trajectory while responding to the challenges of climate change. Opportunities exist to close the infrastructure funding gap and direct the financing…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
16 August 2017
World Bank consultants and ARUP presented a draft decision-making tool for incorporating climate risks into performance-based contracts at this event. This workshop aimed to get feedback on the consultant's draft outputs and incorporated staff's experience for the development of the knowledge…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office