Article
12 January 2024

Carbon Pricing: Closing the Loophole in ASEAN's Climate Commitment

Carbon pricing reveals the true costs of fossil fuels, making it an effective tool to help communities choose low-carbon products and advance governments' net-zero goals. 

Podcast
11 January 2024

Experts Talk Solutions: Ming Tan

Ming Tan, founding executive director of the Tech for Good Institute, says micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises must be part of the fight against climate change.

Article
9 January 2024

Indonesia Can Lead the Way on Ocean-Based Climate Action

Protecting and strengthening blue carbon ecosystems, developing offshore renewable energy, and decarbonizing domestic shipping all have potential to significantly reduce emissions. 

Publication
8 January 2024

A Road Map for Scaling Up Private Sector Financing for the Blue Economy in Thailand: Investment Report

This report considers ways to mobilize and scale up private sector investment in areas such as aquaculture and marine renewable energy to help bolster sustainable blue development.

Article
8 January 2024

Reducing Flood and Climate Risks in Mindanao River Basins

The project takes into account future climate change impacts and incorporates nature-based solutions.

News
5 January 2024

ADB and GEF Jointly Announce Asia and the Pacific Natural Capital Fund

The concessional fund is designed to support projects that enhance food security while also protecting and restoring natural capital.

Publication
4 January 2024

Strengthening Foundations to Unlock Green Finance in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

This brief sets out ways Lao PDR can offset the financial impacts of climate change and start improving its creditworthiness to unlock green growth.

News
3 January 2024

Southeast Asia’s Growth Slows on Weak External Demand

Low demand for manufacturing exports affected particularly the more open, bigger, and trade-oriented economies.

News
3 January 2024

ADB and Partners Launch Nature Financing Initiative for Asia and the Pacific

The hub aims to attract at least $2 billion into investment programs that incorporate nature-based solutions.

Publication
2 January 2024

Asian Development Outlook (ADO) December 2023: Growth Upbeat, Price Pressures Easing

This publication provides the economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific for 2023 and 2024.

Article
2 January 2024

Southeast Asia Is Building Back Bluer

Southeast Asian countries lay the groundwork for the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources in the region.

Event
2 January to 31 December 2024

Cities for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Cities

This free online course from ADB introduces key concepts, examines inclusion issues, and provides a toolkit to make cities more inclusive.

Publication
1 January 2024

Measuring the Economic Impacts of a Wind Power Project in Viet Nam

The Lotus Wind Power Project is an example of harmonious coexistence of environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Publication
1 January 2024

Addressing Plastic Pollution for Climate Benefits: Opportunities in the Global Plastics Treaty for Asia and the Pacific

This brief assesses how the anticipated Global Plastics Treaty could cut plastics production and set extended producer responsibility targets

Publication
27 December 2023

Renewable Energy Investments and Feed-in Tariffs: Firm-Level Evidence from Southeast Asia

This study examines the impact of feed-in tariffs on promoting investments in renewable energy in Southeast Asia.