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    Tourists take a boat tour of the Mekong river in Viet Nam. Photo credit: ADB.

    ADB Sustainable Tourism Forum 2026 
    17 to 19 November 2026 | Asian Development Bank

    The 3-day forum will help ADB member countries translate tourism development opportunities into stronger projects and development outcomes.

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    In Viet Nam, members of the K'Ho ethnic group patrol the forests under a biodiversity conservation corridor initiative. Photo credit: ADB.

    Making Forest Conservation Commercially Viable

    The key is to capture the economic value of critical ecosystem services and create a market for them.

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    Fisherfolk and vendors at a seaside market in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

    Sustainable Fisheries and Small-Scale Ports: Building Trust from Catch to Market

    Stronger governance, credible certification, and inclusive port development can sustain coastal livelihoods and strengthen seafood supply chains across Southeast Asia.

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    Extinguishing a forest fire. Photo credit: iStock/Didindan Bintang.

    Fighting Southeast Asia’s Wildfires

    Containing the fires entails connecting prevention, land management, rapid response, and regional cooperation.

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    Save the Children's Girls Unstoppable Project in the People's Republic of China. Photo courtesy of Save the Children.

    Child-Friendly Spaces as Incubators of Girls-Led Change

    In an environment where self-expression and taking the initiative are encouraged, girls not just thrive but they also transform themselves and their communities.

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    AI’s Real Inequality Risk: The Trust Divide in Southeast Asia

    Without full confidence in AI, adoption will be uneven and inequality risks likely to become structural rather than incidental.

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Southeast Asia's growth and prosperity depend on deeper regional cooperation and integration, and the advancement of regional public goods. Addressing development challenges collectively through ASEAN frameworks and partnerships helps Southeast Asia respond more effectively to emerging challenges and capitalize on new growth opportunities.

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Tourism in Southeast Asia is rebounding strongly as the region builds resilience to future shocks. ADB is committed to supporting the region with finance, capacity development, and knowledge solutions to foster inclusive and sustainable tourism. 

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Climbers on Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia.

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