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10 April 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), established the Expert Committee (EC), together with ASEAN participating countries such as the Philippines and Viet Nam and well-established research institutes…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
20 March 2024
In the seminar, the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint, was discussed. It focused on the stakeholders’ perception of costs and benefits. A machine learning model analyzed data from 382 participants from Norway, Latvia…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
19 March 2024
Asia and the Pacific’s unparalleled, rich biodiversity have been an important driver of the region’s rapid economic growth during the past three decades. The region contributed 70% of the growth in global gross domestic product (GDP) from 2013‒2023, with growth in GDP per capita being highest in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office
6 March 2024
During the webinar session, the discussion revolved around the potential impact of a continued business-as-usual scenario, which could have seen plastics contributing up to 19% of global greenhouse gas targets by 2040. The presentation delved into an analysis of the plastic life cycle,…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
4 to 5 March 2024
Nadi, Fiji
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
26 to 29 February 2024
The startup ecosystem of the Central Asia Regional Economic Regional Cooperation (CAREC) region needs a constant supply of quality talent to operate and grow. Universities are one of the biggest producers of talent embraced with the latest technology and potential to innovate and disrupt. Many…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, ADBI
22 to 23 February 2024
New Delhi, India
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
21 February to 3 October 2024
ADB is organizing a training series on Circular Economy entitled “Accelerating the Circular Economy: Integrating Circularity into Programs, Projects, and Policies”. Delivered through four events in 2024, this initiative of the Environment Group presents cross-sectoral knowledge and experience…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
19 to 21 February 2024
New Delhi, India
The consultations schedule is as follows:
19-20 February 2024
Consultation with Government Stakeholders of India
21 February 2024
Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of India
Organizer: Office of Safeguards