The 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement of the Asian Development Bank calls for strengthening country safeguard systems as an objective in itself, to ensure that such systems achieve the benchmarks set by international good practices.

Opportunities remain to strengthen country safeguard systems for indigenous peoples by improving developing member countries' capacity to implement projects affecting them.

ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement recognizes efforts by developing member countries to improve involuntary resettlement safeguards and paves the way for the application of country safeguard systems to ADB-financed projects.

Countries and multilateral financial institutions alike recognize the need to establish and implement legal and administrative frameworks that assess potential risks and manage the impacts of development projects on the environment.

ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement calls for strengthening country safeguard systems as an objective in itself, to ensure that such systems achieve the benchmarks set by international good practices.

‘From Killer Roads to Humane Highways’ addresses the adverse impacts of roads and highways on wildlife, and showcases some of the mitigation measures that countries must adopt to arrest the needless deaths of thousands of wild animals every year. Produced in the public interest, the goal of the film is to impress upon decision-makers and the general public that development and conservation can go hand in hand if nature is thoughtfully factored into the planning process.

Case examples on biodiversity offsets from Africa, USA and other countries highlighting conservation outcomes

Guiding principles, key challenges and risks associated in developing biodiversity offsets in infrastructure development

Relevance of SEA in mainstreaming environment ito development planning and decision making.