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15 September to 8 December 2022
Background
Nature-based solutions (NbS) can help address challenges in climate change, disaster risk management, water security, biodiversity loss, and food security. These solutions protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems. NbS also address societal challenges…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
14 to 15 September 2022
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
7 September 2022
Hybrid Event: Suwon, South Korea | Zoom Webinar
About the Asia Clean Blue Skies Program (ACBSP) Launch Event
This event launched the “Asia Clean Blue Skies Program” of the Asian Development Bank. The first phase of the program was implemented from September 2022 until September 2023. The overall…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
5 to 7 September 2022
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
28 August 2022
This ADBI session focusing on Asian economies featured new research on macrofinancial resilience and sustainable economic recovery.
The session highlighted the importance of institutional quality in crisis periods and COVID-19’s impact on households and the implications for human capital…
Organizer: ADBI
26 August 2022
ADB’s safeguard policy statement is the comprehensive articulation of ADB’s safeguard provisions in three areas: environment, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples. Country safeguards systems are composed of the policies, practices, legal frameworks, and institutions that a country puts…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
25 August 2022
How can policymakers and corporate strategists design and implement effective policies to reduce and eventually eliminate plastic pollution?
This was the 4th session of the Circular Economy Webinar Session as we pre-launch the Introduction of Circular Plastics Economy for Policy Makers eLearning…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
24 August 2022
Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout the history of product…
Organizer: South Asia Department
17 to 19 August 2022
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
11 August 2022
While Bhutan is developing its network of roadways, its climate, and mountainous terrain contribute to road degradation, making it difficult for transport and commercial activities. Green Road, a construction company, has developed an eco-friendly and resilient solution by paving roads using…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster