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Asia Leadership Program 2015: Executive Level Session

2 to 4 March 2015
Asia's leaders talked about finance, transport, and the environment, among other concerns at the Asia Leadership Program. The third annual program was held in Tokyo, Japan with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies as the partner organization. About 14 ministers, vice-ministers, and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector

12 February 2015
This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Paul Romer

28 January 2015
In this session of the ADB Distinguished Speakers Series, Paul Romer gave a lecture on "Urbanization and Development: The Power of the Grid". He highlighted the critical role of urbanization in driving economic growth and catch-up, stipulating that urbanization leads to formal sector employment (…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

The Water-Energy Nexus: Decarbonizing the Water Sector in the Pacific

29 May 2025
This document is the speech copy of ADB Emerging Areas - Energy Sector Group Director, Dr. Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco, during one of the sessions in the ADB Water and Urban Development Forum 2025. This document highlights the importance of integrating the water and energy sectors to achieve sustainable…

Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors: Case Studies from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka

8 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of collaborative approaches to waste management, focusing on integrating informal and formal sectors in urban waste systems across various countries, particularly in the Global South. 
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Environment Thematic Group

Orlar: Scaling with Impact

14 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of Orlar's innovative approach to sustainable crop production in lowland areas with challenging climates, emphasizing technology-driven solutions and scalable farming models.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Photo Gallery: Launch of the Manila City Action Plan for Plastic Circularity

10 February 2025

Roadmap for Plastic Circularity Manila City Action Plan and Recommendations

10 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the Manila City Action Plan for Plastic Circularity, outlining strategies and recommendations to reduce plastic pollution and enhance waste management in the city.

Rejuvenating Pasig River For a Livable Manila

10 February 2025
This gives an overview of ADB's initiatives and strategies for operationalizing plastics circularity and revitalizing the Pasig River in Manila through integrated urban planning and innovative technologies.

Looking Ahead: Operationalizing Plastics Circularity in Manila and Beyond

10 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of ADB's initiatives and strategies for promoting plastics circularity and environmental sustainability in the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region.