Development Asia

Discover insights and approaches in regional cooperation which can help strengthen #trade systems and sustain long-term growth in Asia and the Pacific. 🟠 READ our latest newsletter. mailchi.mp/development.as…

Asia is home to some of the world’s largest grasslands. With mounting pressures on pastoralist mobility, land access & ecological integrity, learn how the long-term #productivity & #resilience of Asia’s grasslands can be safeguarded. 🟠 READ development.asia/insight/sustai… @ADBChiefEcon

WATCH ➡️ Indonesia Development Talks 23rd Edition: Mobilizing Capital for Local Government Finance 🟠 events.development.asia/learning-event…

This ADB #webinar unveils findings from a new study that maps SE Asia's transition #finance landscape & identifies key challenges & #opportunities. It explains enabling mechanisms, backed by investor and regulatory perspectives. 🟠 WATCH events.development.asia/learning-event… @ADBChiefEcon

At #WUF13, the Dialogue on “A new deal for housing finance” tackles a hard truth: 50–80% of people in low and middle income countries can’t access formal housing finance, while the global housing gap stands at $16T. Join the conversation: lnkd.in/eBAH9Hc6

Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are rapidly warming the planet. But where do they come from? Insights from #ClimateWatch explain which sectors emit the most GHGs: go.wri.org/ghg-emissions-…

The Rep. of Korea (ROK) is one of the few countries that have moved up to high-income economy status from low-income status in less than a century. The ROK’s emphasis on TVET has played a big role, enabling it to swiftly shift to heavy industries. 🟠 READ development.asia/insight/avoidi…

In this ADB #webinar, speakers from 🇲🇳, 🇲🇲, & the 🇵🇭 share how #civilsociety orgs prevent & respond to tech-facilitated GBV. They also explain risk patterns, CSOs’ support to survivors, & lessons learned from interventions. 🟠 Access the presentations at events.development.asia/learning-event…

The 2 broad types of environmental standards are 1️⃣ quality standards for air, water & soil 2️⃣ discharge standards that regulate pollution released to the environment. This explainer defines each standard & guides developing countries on compliance. 🟠 development.asia/explainer/diff…

⚓ 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 | 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀, 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Join the next 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 to explore how ports can prepare for cleaner and lower-carbon operations through future fuels, shore power, electrification, renewable energy integration, and clean energy logistics. The session will highlight emerging practices, technologies, regulations, and practical examples relevant to ports in Southeast Asia. 🗓️ 𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🕒 𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣.𝗠. 𝗚𝗠𝗧+𝟴 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: adb-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… This webinar is organized by the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility and hosted by the @ADBSEADS and @DevelopmentAsia of the @ADB_HQ. #GreenPorts #EnergyTransition #ShorePower #FutureFuels #CleanEnergy #ASEAN

In the Rep of Korea, universities are supporting the govt’s goal to transition the country to a low-carbon, climate-resilient #economy. An ADB #policy brief identifies ways in w/c universities can help accelerate the green transition. 🟠 READ development.asia/policy-brief/h… @ADBChiefEcon

#ElNiño may return by mid-2026. For communities across #AsiaPacific, that could mean higher risks of drought, food insecurity, water stress and health impacts. @UNESCAP’s new blog explains why early action matters now. buff.ly/s99SEZm #ClimateAction #ResilienceForAll

🌳 UN Forum on Forests is taking place! The UNFF21 brings global leaders together to strengthen forest policy & accelerate commitments toward the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030. 📌 Click here for more info incl. side events: forests.desa.un.org/forum/unff21

To respond to @ThGreaterMekong migrants’ high #mobility, geographic barriers, and interruptions to care, this #policy brief suggests introducing #digital health passports, expanding telemedicine, and setting up interoperable referral systems. 🟠 READ development.asia/policy-brief/d…

This ADB #learning session explores how small-scale ports in #SEAsia can support sustainable fisheries through stronger #governance, better #monitoring and traceability, and improved practices across the seafood #supplychain. 🟠 WATCH events.development.asia/learning-event… @ACGF_Facility

Urban rivers across the region are under growing pressure from pollution, rapid urbanization, and the impacts of rising temperatures. Our article looks at a new pilot project in the Philippines and shows how AI and data can support smarter river management: ow.ly/ni5t50YAtSs

This forum, co-organized by ADB, focuses on the role of livelihood-related programs in delivering measurable #climateadaptation outcomes at the local level. 🟠 Access the presentation materials at events.development.asia/learning-event… @ADBClimate

🌳OUT NOW: The latest data on #TreeCoverLoss from @UMD_GLAD, available on @globalforests. Tropical primary rainforest loss fell 36% in 2025 from the record high of 2024. The findings suggest that strong policies and enforcement can curb forest loss. However, climate-driven fires are a dangerous new normal, threatening to reverse recent gains. Read the full analysis➡️ go.wri.org/tcl2025-x

🏢🌿Nature-based solutions have a lot to offer cities, like: ☀️Reduced extreme heat 💧Improved water security 🌱New green jobs Through a combination of upland foresting and urban greening, watershed restoration efforts are already starting to deliver positive results in three African cities➡️ bit.ly/4tZebY5

Dive into key findings from ADB’s 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 2026 & its recommended policy priorities such as leveraging digital investment & strengthening trade agreements & financial safety nets. 🟠 events.development.asia/learning-event… @ADBChiefEcon

To improve Pasig River cleanup & pollution monitoring, @MMDA piloted AI-enabled autonomous vessels that collect waste & data on river conditions & pollution flows. READ how the vessels work, what pilot results indicate & how to scale up operations. 🟠 development.asia/explainer/can-…