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7 to 9 May 2024
The regional conference aimed to provide a platform for energy sector agencies, power utilities, and other stakeholders from South Asia and beyond to engage in discussions regarding inclusive principles, frameworks, and strategies for the global transition from fossil fuel-based energy systems to…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Human and Social Development Sector Office
23 to 24 April 2024
Small-scale food producers worldwide contribute to around 80% of the world’s food, which is the cornerstone of food security and human development and, thus, deserves further reinforcement. However, small-scale farming faces many challenges. For example, the rural labor shortage, driven by…
Organizer: ADBI
8 March 2024 to 31 December 2025
Green hydrogen is globally recognized for its potential to address climate change and support a net-zero economy. It can be grouped into three pathways namely:
As a commodity with related port infrastructure
To reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, fertilizer,…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office
7 March 2024
Carbon emissions from global value chains rise faster than from any other sources, especially in developing Asia. This is of particular concern for developing Asian economies, as they have become critical players within global value chains. The webinar presented key findings of the theme chapter…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
1 March 2024
Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ) facilitated a green bag seminar inviting Japanese private sector entities at the forefront of the efforts to promote green hydrogen for net-zero goals, and ADB developing member countries (DMCs) to participate in an exchange of knowledge and technical…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office
29 January 2024
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the far-reaching impacts of global warming raised major concerns that required urgent climate action from policymakers and climate-related agencies, as well as the private sector and other stakeholders. However, transitioning toward a…
Organizer: ADBI
5 December 2023
ADB is supporting the design of a pilot to implement financial de-risking instruments for energy efficiency investments for selected developing countries in Asia and the Pacific, starting with India and the Philippines. This project is supported by the multi-donor trust fund, Asia-Pacific Climate…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, Energy Sector Office
21 to 22 November 2023
The 2023 Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Gender Forum: 2 Billion Changemakers – Women Leading on Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific was held from 21-22 November 2023 in Manila, Philippines to inform, influence, and inspire action on gender equality and climate change among stakeholders in…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division
20 November 2023
ADB held in a hybrid format, a closing workshop for TA 6619 Marine Aquaculture, Reefs, Renewable Energy, and Ecotourism for Ecosystem Services (MARES) at ADB HQ on 20 November 2023. Representatives from the Philippine government, the British Embassy in Manila, the private sector, and ADB staff…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
26 October 2023
This SARD Knowledge Spotlight event showcased synergies between the Maharashtra Rural High Voltage Distribution System Program (HVDS) and the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MAGNET) Project to ensure reliable and good quality power supply, boost crop yields, conserve water, reduce farmers'…
Organizer: South Asia Department