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23 October 2024
It is estimated that there is a biodiversity financing gap of about US$711 billion per year. In comparison, only about $133 billion was spent on biodiversity conservation in 2019, while financing for subsidies that were harmful to nature was estimated to be two to four times this amount. Twenty…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
23 to 25 October 2024
Data x Blue Pacific was jointly organized by ADB with the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF). The workshop provided a platform for dialogue, mutual learning and ideation on how ADB may be able to respond to national and the Pacific region’s specialized needs and aspirations including…
Organizer: Digital Sector Office
23 October 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures.
These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
22 October 2024
Integrating natural capital valuation into policy and investment decisions is essential for sustainable development and the long-term health of ecosystems. By incorporating natural capital into economic analysis, policymakers and businesses can make more informed decisions. Many ecosystem…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
21 to 25 October 2024
The Asian Development Bank acknowledges that the global construction industry faces many challenges impacting participation in and pricing of large-scale ADB-funded infrastructure projects. The continued effects of COVID-19, higher construction material costs, labor shortages, surging inflation,…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
21 October to 1 November 2024
Biodiversity and nature-positive investments are key solutions to climate change and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. ADB supports developing member countries in implementing key multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
17 October 2024
Background
The International Day of the Girl (IDG), celebrated annually on October 11, is a key global moment to celebrate the power of girls and highlight the barriers they face. This event aims to amplify their voices to share the issues they experience across the world and the support they…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
16 October 2024
With Southeast Asia urgently needing to tackle plastic waste, Alner’s reuse and refill solutions offered a scalable, sustainable alternative to single-use packaging. In this session, we explored the strategies and practical steps Alner had taken to implement reuse systems that had already avoided…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
9 to 10 October 2024
In 2024, ADB conducted its second in-person Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) after the pandemic.
The ADB BOF is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and civil society organizations looking to provide goods, works, and services for ADB projects. It has proven…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
1 October 2024
This session explored the possibility of complex clay reef habitat structures in protecting floating solar installations by reducing wave height while promoting coastal resilience. Clay reef structures foster increased fish biomass and biodiversity, contributing to healthier marine ecosystems. A…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office