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In the Remote Atolls of the Pacific, Women Struggle for Basic Resources

25 March 2021
The blog discusses the struggles of women in Kiribati, including limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, particularly in male-dominated sectors like fishing. Addressing these issues requires targeted policies that consider these communities' unique socio-cultural and…

For Clean Oceans, Action Must be Local and Global

13 January 2021
The blog post emphasizes the need for local and global actions to address ocean pollution, particularly reducing plastic use, improving waste management, and building capacity for large-scale clean-ups. It highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on marine life and economies, especially in…

Pakistan’s River Ravi Eco-Revitalization Master Plan: A Road Map to Rescue and Revitalize the River Ravi and Its Tributaries | Asian Development Bank (adb.org)

31 December 2020
This brochure summarizes an eco-revitalization master plan for the River Ravi in Pakistan, which aims to address decades of deterioration due to inadequate management, rapid urbanization, and severe pollution.
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Environment Thematic Group

Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar Air Quality Improvement Program Phase 2

23 December 2020
An ADB-supported project has helped significantly improve air quality in Ulaanbaatar. Learn more in this presentation.

[VIDEO] Restoring Beaches through Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management | Asian Development Bank (adb.org)

16 December 2020
The coastal town of Ullal in the state of Karnataka is an important trading center in the southwestern region of India. However, the safety and livelihood of its communities are threatened by shoreline erosion. Introduction of environmentally appropriate hybrid solutions have helped counter this…

Moving from reactive to proactive development planning to conserve Indigenous community and biodiversity values

3 December 2020

Identification and Management of Indigenous Community Conserved Areas in Wallacea, Indonesia

3 December 2020
Lessons learned from the identification and management of indigenous community conserved area in Wallacea region, Indonesia

Indigenous peoples and biodiversity conservation: the potential for synergies

3 December 2020
This presentation gave an overview of indigenous peoples and biodiversity conservation.

Moving from reactive to proactive development planning to conserve Indigenous community and biodiversity values

3 December 2020
This presentation discussed the framework for integrating biodiversity and cultural values to facilitate use in EIA processes, using the Nyikina Mangala Native Title Determination Area in the Kimberley, Western Australia, as a case study

Loan 3897-PRC: Chongqing Innovation and Human Capital

2 December 2020
Hinako Maruyama discussed the Chongqing Innovation and Human Capital Development Project.