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Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations

11 July 2024
Over 200 individuals from civil society groups participated in the Business Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) webinars on 11 July. Organized by Climate Change and Sustainable Development's (CCSD) NGO and Civil Society Center, the sessions sought to enhance CSOs' capacity to…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

5th Expert Committee Meeting on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Low-Carbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region

25 June 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), has established the Expert Committee (EC) together with ASEAN participating countries such as the Philippines and Viet Nam and well-established research…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

CRPP Talks 3: Scaling Up Locally-Led Adaptation in Agriculture

20 June 2024
Veronica Doerr, Research Program Manager at the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), shared their experiences with locally-led adaptation through agricultural investments during the Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Talks webinar held on 20 June 2024.…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asia and the Pacific Futures Dialogue

12 to 13 June 2024
THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT. The Asian Development Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Luxembourg and the University of Luxembourg conducted the Asia Pacific Futures Dialogue on 12 to 13 June 2024 in Luxembourg. This event aims to understand the developments and challenges in the…
Organizer: European Representative Office, Finance Sector Office

Deep Dive Workshop on Gender Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty at Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2024

4 June 2024
The Deep Dive Workshop (DDW) on Gender Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty was designed to explore the intersection between gender, energy, and the environment, with a view to advancing social equity and the green transition. The workshop was held during the 19th Asia Clean…
Organizer: ADBI

Fostering Inclusive Growth with Green Roads

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

4th Expert Committee Meeting on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Low-Carbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region

14 May 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

Asia Clean Blue Skies Knowledge-Sharing Event on Strategies for Implementation of Low-Emission Zones in Asia

8 to 9 May 2024
Rapid urbanization and population growth in Asia have led to a surge in vehicle fleets. In many cities, investment in mitigation measures such as vehicle emission controls, cleaner fuels, and travel demand management systems did not match this. As a result, traffic-related emissions led to…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Nothing About Us Without Us: Asian Youth's Call for Inclusive and Intersectional Approach to Climate Action

5 May 2024
The session was unique as, in the words of the moderator, “it is not only youth-centered but also youth-led and will talk about the youth’s lived experiences and our challenges, rather than listening to others.” The event started with each youth panelist introducing themselves, their work, and the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Navigating Interconnected Challenges: Climate, Conflict, and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific

4 May 2024
This session discussed the complex interplay between climate change, conflict, crisis, and social development in the Asia and Pacific region, with a focus on the vulnerabilities faced by women and other marginalized populations, including LGBTI communities. In his opening remarks, Benjamin Graham…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department