Event
15 April 2024

Climate Finance Landscape of Southeast Asia—Gaps, Challenges and Opportunities

The webinar discussed climate finance gaps in the region and opportunities for accelerating the delivery of climate action.

Article
11 April 2024

Well-Managed Alternative Accommodations Contribute to Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.

Event
8 to 12 April 2024

Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024

The forum will discuss actions to ease a worsening food crisis in the region and improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems.

News
4 April 2024

ASEAN Finance Ministers Take On Pivotal Role in Climate Action

The planned ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform will enable knowledge exchange, generate evidence and build capacity, and develop policy frameworks.

Event
4 April 2024

Building Climate Resilience in Road Development: Strategies and Innovations

The webinar will discuss the climate resilience dimension of green roads as outlined in the newly developed ADB Green Roads Toolkit.

Article
3 April 2024

Nature Offers Sustainable Solutions for a Heritage City in Viet Nam

The city of Hue is looking at nature-based solutions to balance historical asset conservation and urban development and enhance climate resilience.

News
3 April 2024

ADB Readies ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform

The role of finance ministries is becoming increasingly pivotal in addressing climate-related fiscal risks and mobilizing climate finance.

Article
2 April 2024

ASEAN Charts a Sustainable Path for Tourism

Tourism ministers in Southeast Asia have endorsed a holistic and long-term strategic plan to guide the sustainable development of the tourism industry.

Publication
1 April 2024

Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Report 2024: Promoting Sustainability and Resilience of Global Value Chains

This report examines the progress of trade facilitation in the region, highlights trends in paperless trade, and evaluates the impact of trade facilitation initiatives on costs and overall trade.

Publication
28 March 2024

Reuse of Electric Vehicle Batteries in ASEAN

As e-vehicle adoption grows, policymakers must anticipate and establish systems for recycling batteries.

Article
27 March 2024

How an Innovative Insurance Product Can Protect Coral Reefs

With parametric insurance, payouts can be made immediately after a typhoon, making it an effective tool to fund rapid restoration of coral reefs.

Event
26 March 2024

Empowering Women in STEM

To mark Gender Equality Month, this webinar examined the barriers affecting women’s participation in STEM and industries relevant to STEM.

Article
25 March 2024

Women's Leadership in Indonesia’s Modern Seaweed Processing Industry

Women play a crucial role in the seaweed value chain, from farming and harvesting to processing and marketing.

Article
21 March 2024

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.

Podcast
19 March 2024

Experts Talk Solutions: Herry Cho

Herry Cho, Singapore Exchange managing director and head of sustainability and sustainable finance, discusses the importance of standardizing sustainability reporting.