This presentation examines global climate pacts like the Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It looks at climate change and disaster risk reduction in the context of the sustainable development goals. Lastly, it underscores the importance of an integrated approach in the implementation of global agreements.

Remittances are a key source of development finance with about two-thirds of the global flow going to countries in Asia and the Pacific. This presentation looks at why there is an ongoing global pressure to reduce remittance costs. Trends in global remittances are likewise examined.

This presentation discusses why governance is an important foundation to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and shares the outcomes of the study on the topic. It also discusses which governance issues should be considered in helping Asian Development Bank’s developing member countries achieve the SDGs.

The document provides complete information about the joint Asian Development Bank's Governance Thematic Group and the Development Partners Network on Decentralisation and Local Governance

The Governance Thematic Group and the Secretariat of the Development Partners Network on Decentralisation and Local Governance (DeLoG) invite proposals for contributions at the joint learning event on “Localizing Global Agendas” (Agenda 2030, COP 21, Habitat III) which will take place on 27-29 September in Manila, Philippines. The event will focus on localizing SDGs in the Asia and Pacific region with a particular focus on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

This presentation examines the process involved in the formulation of the post-2015 development agenda. It also explains the importance of integrating the concepts of decentralization and local governance in the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda at the local level. Recommendations on localizing the sustainable development goals are shared.