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Ports are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and face mounting pressure from climate risks, regulatory complexity, and growing stakeholder expectations. Photo credit: ADB.
Smart, Clean, Connected: The Next Wave of Port Decarbonization

Exploring practical pathways and technologies shaping Southeast Asia’s green and resilient ports.

The latest version of the taxonomy includes Version 4 includes the technical screening criteria for the three remaining focus sectors—agriculture, forestry, and fishing; manufacturing; and water supply, sewerage, and waste management. Photo credit: ADB.
ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance: 5 Things to Know

A comprehensive, science-based taxonomy will help businesses, project proponents, and investors understand what would qualify for sustainable financing.

Ports sit on the frontlines of climate risk, facing sea-level rise, storm surges, pollution pressures, and growing expectations from regulators, financiers, and communities. Photo credit: ADB.
Green and Resilient Ports: Global Lessons for Southeast Asia

Leading ports worldwide are advancing green and climate-resilient solutions, providing lessons for Southeast Asia’s port operators.

In Southeast Asia, low-carbon mobility and clean power have the potential to contribute up to $100 billion in revenues by 2030. Photo credit: ADB.
ASEAN’s Green Leap Can Unlock the Next Wave of Growth

Poised to become the world's fourth largest economy, ASEAN can solidify its standing as an economic powerhouse by tackling the green transition as a growth opportunity and not a cost burden.

Firms are increasingly prioritizing skills-based hiring over educational pedigree, providing youth skills development pathways that can keep pace with industry change rather than the slower cycle of traditional curricula. Photo credit: ADB.
Microcredentials: ASEAN’s Answer to the Youth Jobs Crisis

These short, targeted programs deliver job-relevant skills, assessed and certified in alignment with industry standards.

Use of AI by nonprofits has doubled, with organizations using generative AI tools to write funding proposals, generate ideas for programs, automate administrative tasks, and even triage inquiries. Photo credit: ADB.
Sink or Swim? AI Is Here and Nonprofits Are Diving In Without A Safety Net

Why building ethical and capable AI leadership in the community sector must be a regional priority.

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