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SECURE Webinar 25: Scaling Smarter: Modeling the Impact of Next-Generation TB Diagnostics

28 November 2025
Tuberculosis (TB) remained a major public health challenge and a barrier to achieving universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in Asia, which accounted for 65% of the global TB burden. Nine ADB developing member countries—Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Cool Decarbonization Pathways in Asia and the Pacific: Integrating Cold and Cryogenic Storage, Logistics Innovation, and Clean Cooling Technologies

26 November 2025
As Asia and the Pacific advance toward low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive energy systems, the role of innovative cold and thermal energy technologies has become increasingly important in addressing rising cooling demand, peak-load constraints, and the need for cleaner and more efficient…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Smart, Clean, Connected: The Next Wave of Port Decarbonization

20 November 2025
Ports are the heartbeat of global trade, handling about 80% of the world’s goods by volume, and even more in developing economies. Yet, while they drive economic growth, port and shipping activities also create concentrated environmental and social pressures. Shipping accounts for roughly 3% of…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

SECURE Webinar 24: Smart Health Systems: Leveraging Digital Solutions for Health Governance

20 November 2025
The Asia and the Pacific region was at the forefront of complex health challenges, including rising noncommunicable diseases, aging populations, effects of climate change, workforce shortages, and fiscal constraints. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed systemic vulnerabilities and underscored the…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

CSO Conversations: Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions

12 November 2025
  At the “CSO Conversations: Engaging Communities for Effective Climate Solutions” webinar on 12 November, civil society representatives highlighted innovative strategies for how civil society organizations (CSOs) can connect governments and communities in planning and implementing climate…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations

5 November 2025
Description On 5 November, ADB conducted a Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with 122 attendees participating.  In her remarks, Haidy Ear-Dupuy, NGO and Civil Society Center Unit Head, emphasized civil…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Net Zero Energy Innovation: Developing a Needs-Based Innovation Ecosystem Supported by Government and SMEs

29 October 2025
As countries sought to support decarbonization, energy security, and reliability, they increasingly turned to innovative solutions and small companies to drive the necessary change. Through appropriate stimulation of collaboration and market entry strategies, governments were able to streamline…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Girls Takeover: Ending Child, Early, and Forced Marriage in Asia and the Pacific

27 October 2025
  Co-organized with Plan International Asia Pacific, discussions focused on addressing Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (CEFM).  Meaningful ‘girl takeover’ experiences were provided for Girl Advocates Saima Tahmin Tofa, to assume the role of ADB Climate Change and Sustainable…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Gender Equality Division

Civil Society Partnership Days: Papua New Guinea

21 to 22 October 2025
  The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Civil Society Partnership Days brought together the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Papua New Guinea, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen collaboration through dialogue and training. Hosted for the first time by ADB in PNG, the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development

SECURE Webinar 23: Advancing Green Procurement in Health Systems Towards Sustainable Pathways in Southeast Asia

2 October 2025
Healthcare systems worldwide accounted for about 5% of global carbon emissions—surpassing those from aviation and shipping. Around 71% of this footprint came from the supply chain of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, including manufacturing, packaging, transport, and disposal. Without urgent…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office