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Government Stakeholders from Central and West Asia

7 to 8 May 2024
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Nothing About Us Without Us Asian Youths Call for Inclusive and Intersectional Approach to Climate Action

5 May 2024
The session was unique as, in the words of the moderator, “it is not only youth-centered but also youth-led and will talk about the youth’s lived experiences and our challenges, rather than listening to others.” The event started with each youth panelist introducing themselves, their work, and the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Dialogue Between ADBs Independent Evaluation Department and Civil Society Organizations

5 May 2024
In his opening remarks, Emmanuel Jimenez made a presentation on why there is an IED and what it does. According to him, the IED provides shareholders with an independent assessment of returns on their investment in ADB. Unlike in the private sector, return is not measured by profit but by the…
Organizer: Independent Evaluation Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Climate and Accountability A Future ADB Accountability Mechanism

4 May 2024
This session focused on what the ADB Accountability Mechanism should look like with the new standalone safeguard standard on climate change under its new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). Julio Castor Achmadi, Communities Associate of the Accountability Counsel, cited several cases where…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Navigating Interconnected Challenges Climate Conflict and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific

4 May 2024
This session discussed the complex interplay between climate change, conflict, crisis, and social development in the Asia and Pacific region, with a focus on the vulnerabilities faced by women and other marginalized populations, including LGBTI communities. In his opening remarks, Benjamin Graham…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Winners of the 2024 ADBIEA Innovative Policy Research Award

3 May 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2024 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 150 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Independent Evaluation Department

Meeting between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Senior Management

3 May 2024
ADB senior Management, led by the ADB President, met with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and discussed development priorities and concerns raised by CSOs, including environmental and social safeguards and engagement with civil society. In his opening remarks, President…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Just Energy Transition Asserting Rights Remedial Action and Redress

3 May 2024
The session presented the perspectives from communities on how ecosystems may be affected by low-carbon, cross-border energy plans and projects financed by the ADB. NGO Forum on ADB recommended alternative just energy transition models that prioritize the rights and concerns of the diverse peoples…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Scaling Up Climate Change Adaptation and NatureBased Solutions for Vulnerable Communities in Landscapes

3 May 2024
The session presented case studies on financially viable nature-based solutions (NbS) to support the development of more climate-resilient and sustainable landscapes and economies. These were cases of bankable projects with the potential to create large-scale positive impacts on nature and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Protecting People and Planet Will ADBs New Environmental and Social Framework Live Up to Its Promises

3 May 2024
Chantale Wong opened the session by observing that strong environmental and social safeguards are key to prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economies. She highlighted the new stakeholder engagement standard in the draft Environment and Social Framework (ESF) to engage with people. The upcoming…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department