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Meeting between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Senior Management

3 May 2024
ADB senior Management, led by the ADB President, met with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and discussed development priorities and concerns raised by CSOs, including environmental and social safeguards and engagement with civil society. In his opening remarks, President…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Just Energy Transition: Asserting Rights, Remedial Action, and Redress

3 May 2024
The session presented the perspectives from communities on how ecosystems may be affected by low-carbon, cross-border energy plans and projects financed by the ADB. NGO Forum on ADB recommended alternative just energy transition models that prioritize the rights and concerns of the diverse peoples…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Scaling Up Climate Change Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions for Vulnerable Communities in Landscapes

3 May 2024
The session presented case studies on financially viable nature-based solutions (NbS) to support the development of more climate-resilient and sustainable landscapes and economies. These were cases of bankable projects with the potential to create large-scale positive impacts on nature and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Civil Society Program, 57th ADB Annual Meeting

2 to 5 May 2024
The Civil Society Program (CSP) was one of the programs during the 57th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors. CSP is a venue for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) dialogue with ADB and its developing member countries on key development topics, consistent with its Strategy 2030 seven…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asia Clean Blue Skies Knowledge Sharing Event on Synergies and Co-benefits of Air Quality and Climate Change Action

29 to 30 April 2024
Air pollution and climate change continue to be a global concern, impacting the health and well-being, especially of marginalized groups and lower-income countries. The regional and global direction for action is for nations to progressively commit to a sustainability transition and adopt policies…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

4th Asia and the Pacific Youth Symposium

17 to 19 April 2024
The 4th Asia and the Pacific Youth Symposium (APYS4) is a social dialogue exchange that convenes governments, non-government organizations, youth, and other key stakeholders in development to discuss major and emerging climate issues in the region. These meaningful discussions ultimately revolve…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

3rd Expert Committee Meeting on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Low-Carbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region

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

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 4: Economic Tools and Solutions to Stop Natural Capital Degradation

22 March 2024
Natural capital refers to the components of the natural environment, such as soils, air, water, geology, and all living organisms. It provides valuable goods and services to society and is a key component of economic growth. However, natural capital is experiencing a severe decline, and the world…
Organizer: ADBI

Natural Capital Lab Webinar Series #1: Policy Instruments to Facilitate Natural Capital Investment

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

Food and Nutritional Security in Asia and the Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities

18 to 19 March 2024
Asia and the Pacific underwent a rapid transition in diet and nutritional patterns due to ongoing shifts in economic conditions, urbanization, and global interconnectedness. Unfortunately, this transformation was accompanied by intricate nutritional failures among the population: childhood…
Organizer: ADBI