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1st Expert Committee Meeting on ClimateResilient Agriculture and LowCarbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region

31 January 2024
As Japan and ASEAN countries had similar climate conditions and agricultural practices, Japan was able to share its knowledge and experiences in paddy field management to increase food production while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agriculture sector of the ASEAN region. Taking this into…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 3 Supporting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction with Fiscal Policies

31 January 2024
The United Nations Environment Programme’s Emissions Gap Report 2023 projected an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 of 3%, based on current policies, while it had been 16% at the time of the Paris Agreement’s adoption in 2015. This was considered good news, but it was recognized…
Organizer: ADBI

ADBIChulalongkorn University Webinar on Country Policies and Strategies on Carbon Pricing

29 January 2024
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the far-reaching impacts of global warming raised major concerns that required urgent climate action from policymakers and climate-related agencies, as well as the private sector and other stakeholders. However, transitioning toward a…
Organizer: ADBI

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar with AMCHAM Malaysia

29 January 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Strategies for Effective Gender Action Plan Implementation and Reporting

24 January 2024
Gender Unit PRM organized a workshop on “Improving Gender Equality Results in ADB Financed Projects” with a focus on increasing participants’ knowledge on ADB’s gender mainstreaming policy guidelines, Strategy 2030 Operational Plan for OP2: Acceleration progress in Gender Equality (2019-2024), and…
Organizer: South Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Circular Economy Government and Stakeholder Engagement Some Practical Wins and Losses Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 23

24 January 2024
This session highlighted delving into the crucial element of stakeholder engagement in the successful execution of circular economy projects. Beyond mere community involvement, stakeholders encompass waste generators, potential recyclers, financiers, and government officials, collectively forming…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of the Philippines

24 to 26 January 2024
Manila, Philippines The consultations schedule is as follows: 24-25 January 2024 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of the Philippines 26 January 2024 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of the Philippines
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation Strengthening Project Quality through Enhanced Readiness Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation

22 to 24 January 2024
The Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation (SPDI) gathered developing member countries’ policymakers, practitioners, and project implementers for solution-seeking discussions, training, and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve project management processes and results in…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Integrity Learning Series Supporting the Delivery of Skills Development in Vanuatu

22 January 2024
Participants from Vanuatu’s education and finance ministries and other key education stakeholders learned about identifying integrity risks and red flags at a hybrid OAI briefing on 22 January during a fact-finding mission organized by SG. OAI provides training tailored for participants…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Government Stakeholders from East and Southeast Asia

22 to 23 January 2024
Manila, Philippines
Organizer: Office of Safeguards