Thanks to a newl PCB waste destruction facility, it now has the means to handle 20 tonnes of PCB-contaminated liquid waste and 10 tonnes of solid waste daily.
Indonesia Begins Process to Get Rid
of Carcinogenic Substance
Thanks to a new PCB waste destruction facility, it now has the means to handle 20 tonnes of PCB-contaminated liquid waste and 10 tonnes of solid waste daily.
ASEAN Taxonomy Defines Sustainable Activities in Transport, Construction Sectors
Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities across the region by defining green projects in the transportation and storage and construction and real estate sectors.
E-Commerce
for Inclusive Development: Time for an Open Debate
There is no overwhelming proof that e-commerce has fully realized its potential for inclusive development.
ASEAN Finance Ministers Take On Pivotal Role in Climate Action
The High-Level Policy Dialogue of the ASEAN Finance Ministers in the Lao PDR explored creating an ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform, with ADB's support, to help advance collective action in the battle against climate change.
Nature Offers Sustainable Solutions for a Heritage City in Viet Nam
The city of Hue in central Viet Nam is looking at nature-based solutions to balance historical asset conservation and urban development as well as enhance climate resilience.
Singapore’s Built Environment
Traps Heat in Surprising Places
When it comes to designing for heat, sustainable solutions, such as incorporating the natural environment into the design, should be paramount.
Experts Talk Solutions: Herry Cho
Podcast host Sothea Ros speaks to Herry Cho, Singapore Exchange managing director and head of sustainability and sustainable finance, on the importance of standardizing sustainability reporting.
Addressing Plastic Pollution Through Extended Producer Responsibility in Southeast Asia
Ensuring producers are responsible for the management of products at the post-consumer stage is key to ending plastic pollution.
Latest News
News
Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities across the region by defining green projects in the transportation and storage and construction and real estate sectors.
Solutions
There is no overwhelming proof that e-commerce has fully realized its potential for inclusive development.
Solutions
Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.
Report
This paper examines whether e-commerce has contributed to inclusive development.
News
The High-Level Policy Dialogue of the ASEAN Finance Ministers explored creating an ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform, with ADB's support, to help advance collective action in the battle against climate change.
Report
This report examines the progress of trade facilitation in Asia–Pacific and evaluates the impact of trade facilitation initiatives on trade costs and overall trade.
Solutions
The city of Hue in central Viet Nam is looking at nature-based solutions to balance historical asset conservation and urban development as well as enhance climate resilience.
Solutions
Tourism ministers in Southeast Asia have endorsed a holistic and long-term strategic plan to guide the sustainable development of the tourism industry.
Solutions
With parametric insurance, payouts can be made immediately after a typhoon, making it an effective tool to fund the rapid emergency restoration of coral reefs post damage.
Report
The report considers how deeper regional integration and greener growth can bolster trade and act as a buffer against future shocks.
Solutions
Women play a crucial role in the seaweed value chain, from farming and harvesting to processing and marketing.
Report
This guide explains the underlying concepts, sets out the importance of using relevant data, and assesses the role gender budgeting can play in developing countries.
Solutions
When it comes to designing for heat, sustainable solutions, such as incorporating the natural environment into the design, should be paramount.
Report
This report highlights the need for transformative solutions that advance climate action, increase resilience, and protect hard-fought development gains.
Videos
Herry Cho, Singapore Exchange managing director and head of sustainability and sustainable finance, talks about the importance of standardizing sustainability reporting.
Solutions
Ensuring producers are responsible for the management of products at the post-consumer stage is key to ending plastic pollution.
Solutions
ASEAN governments need to embed digital transformation strategies into broader national health plans.
Report
The publication details urgent measures in using responsible digital payments for timely emergency response and preventive action amid climate change.
Solutions
Foreign direct investment flows to the region hit a record $224 billion in 2022.
Brief
This brief analyzes the importance of Thailand’s short-term rentals to tourism and shows how fully regulating the rental segment would benefit tourists, providers, and the state.
Solutions
The twin goals of Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) strategy are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector and to become a regional leader in EV production.
Solutions
Although 70% of ASEAN's population are internet users, the region needs to improve digital access and literacy and upgrade people's skills for genuine digital transformation.
Solutions
Rich in feedstock, the region can become an important source of biofuel, which is currently in short supply.
Report
The brief looks at the plastic life cycle and analyzes disposal and waste management. It shows how ADB can help countries implement a treaty to end plastic pollution.
Solutions
Ensuring pay structures are more transparent, correcting gender biases, and promoting the benefits of a diversified workplace can help bridge the gap.
Videos
Bambang Susantono, chairman of the Nusantara National Capital Authority, talks about Indonesia's plans for its new capital in East Kalimantan.
Solutions
A solar power project in the city of Bavet has paved the way for private solar energy developers in Cambodia by creating a template for bankable projects.
Report
This report investigates the status and potential of green and blue hydrogen in major industrial sectors, including oil refining and iron and steel production, among others.
News
Grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 in store for eligible projects that support bolstering connectivity, environment, tourism, or agriculture in BIMP-EAGA.
Solutions
The twin goals of Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) strategy are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector and to become a regional leader in EV production.
ASEAN governments need to embed digital transformation strategies into broader national health plans.
When it comes to designing for heat, sustainable solutions, such as incorporating the natural environment into the design, should be paramount.
Podcast
Experts Talk Solutions
Insights and analyses on solutions, ideas, and best practices to help Southeast Asian economies become more prosperous, knowledge-based, and sustainable.
SEADS 2023 Highlights
Hubs
Southeast Asia Green Finance Hub
The Green Finance Hub provides crosscutting support to ADB’s developing member countries in Southeast Asia to accelerate green investments and advance innovative financing solutions in response to the region's climate, energy, and financing needs.
ASEAN Policy Network
Amid increasing demand for knowledge from developing member countries (DMCs) in Southeast Asia, ADB's ASEAN Policy Network facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration within and between its operational and central knowledge departments and seeks to build relationships with academes, think tanks, research institutions, and other partners.
Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub
With Southeast Asia’s tourism industry still reeling from the impact of COVID-19, ADB is increasing its support for investments, capacity development, and knowledge to accelerate an inclusive and sustainable recovery.
Publications
This report highlights the need for transformative solutions that advance climate action, increase resilience, and protect hard-fought development gains.
The brief looks at the plastic life cycle and analyzes disposal and waste management. It shows how ADB can help countries implement a treaty to end plastic pollution.
This guide explains the underlying concepts, sets out the importance of using relevant data, and assesses the role gender budgeting can play in developing countries.
Webinar Recordings
This webinar discussed the breakthroughs in technology that foster inclusivity and participation and highlighted the role of artificial intelligence and assistive technologies in dismantling barriers to accessibility.
This webinar explored the importance of digital skilling for organizations and workers in the Asia–Pacific, and the types of digital skills that would allow workers to increase their economic value, and organizations to innovate.
This webinar examined the value of life-course immunization, especially for older people in Southeast Asia. It also looked at solutions to improve uptake of adult vaccination.
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2024
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Cities for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Cities
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Asian Development Bank
What is SEADS?
The Southeast Asia Development Solutions—SEADS—is a knowledge and innovation platform under the Asian Development Bank. In tandem with its partner program, the Southeast Asia Development Symposium, SEADS aims to help crystallize thinking on relevant and critical issues in the region, and support countries in becoming prosperous, knowledge-based, and sustainable.
Sowing SEADS of Growth
INNOVATIONS
Discover the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs that can help countries tackle pressing challenges.
SOLUTIONS
Hear from leading minds and trailblazers from industry, technology, the public sector, and academia.
CONNECTIONS
Interact with problem-solvers and next-generation thinkers from Southeast Asia and beyond.
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