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Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Partnership Forum 2026

24 to 25 February 2026
The Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) supports countries and communities in the Asia and Pacific region to scale up investments in climate adaptation that explicitly target the nexus of climate change, poverty, and gender. The CRPP has a dedicated gender window with funds earmarked…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Taking Stock: Water Utility Highlights from the ADB Pacific WASH Technical Assistance Project

26 November 2025
Since 2020, the ADB Pacific Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Technical Assistance (TA 6551) project had supported water utilities across the Pacific in providing sustainable and safe water services. The TA also helped strengthen the region’s enabling environment for water, sanitation, and…
Organizer: Water and Urban 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

ADB at UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (ADB@COP30)

10 to 21 November 2025
The Government of Brazil hosted the 30th UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Pará, in the heart of the Amazon. The meeting comprised the thirtieth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30), the twentieth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Leveraging Carbon Finance for Mobilizing Private Capital in Southeast Asia

23 October 2025
Southeast Asia has advanced its decarbonization efforts, but more ambitious action is needed to slow climate change. The region is well-positioned for the global shift to net zero, yet financing needs are immense and current investment falls short. Mobilizing private capital is therefore…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Southeast Asia Department

Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility Roundtable Meeting

22 October 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a consultative meeting on the proposed Chemicals and Wastes Financing Partnership Facility (CWFPF), an operational platform that will support sovereign project preparation, pre-commercialization of innovative technologies for private enterprises, and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Private Sector Operations Department

Making Waves: Unlocking Ocean Energy for a Cleaner Tomorrow

29 September 2025
Next-generation wave and tidal energy solutions captured the immense, untapped power of the ocean through advanced designs that delivered reliable, sustainable, and locally sourced electricity. These innovations were critical to diversifying energy systems, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Increasing Investments in Climate Information and Early Warning Systems: Beyond Public Goods to Strategic Investments

2 September 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the Early Warning System (EWS) Investment Planning Workshop on 2 September 2025 in Manila. This workshop contributed to the goal of increasing investments and access to climate information and early warning systems (CIEWS). This was a key target of the…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Resilient Coasts, Thriving Communities: A Sea of Solutions

18 to 19 August 2025
India’s coastline stretches over 7,525 kilometers, supporting about 171 million people across 70 coastal districts. It sustains vital sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, tourism, transport, and trade. Coastal ecosystems provide essential biodiversity, livelihoods, and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Dialogue Series: Building Resilience of Infrastructure in Atoll Nations

9 July 2025
The four atoll nations—namely Kiribati, Maldives, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu—faced existential climate adaptation challenges. Rising extreme sea levels accelerated coastal flooding, erosion, and ecosystem degradation, threatening the very foundations of these island…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development