Article
28 April 2023

Reimagining a Greener Tourism as Travelers Demand Sustainability

Opportunities are emerging for net-zero tourism as travelers demand sustainable options and are willing to spend more to shrink their carbon footprint.

News
27 April 2023

Benefits of Global Net-Zero Transition Can be 5 Times the Costs in Developing Asia

A global net-zero approach could save about 350,000 lives a year in Asia and the Pacific by 2030, thanks to reduced air pollution.

Article
25 April 2023

To Do Genuine Good, Tech Must Be Responsible, Supportive, Facilitative, and Transformative

Digital technologies and the digital economy may drive more than economic growth, but also sustainable, equitable, and inclusive development for all. Yet, “tech for good” has proven nebulous as a concept.

Article
24 April 2023

SEADS 2023: Climate Action Urgently Needed

Accelerating the adoption of solutions that can mitigate climate impacts and advance decarbonization now more urgent than ever, say experts.

Publication
14 April 2023

Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals through Solutions at the Energy, Food and Finance Nexus

This report shows how cascading crises are pushing the SDGs out of reach of Asia and the Pacific economies.

News
14 April 2023

Global Crises Further Threaten Progress on SDGs: ADB–UN Report

Weathering the crises will require coordinated efforts from governments and nonstate actors to bring about inclusive transformation of energy, food, and finance systems. 

Publication
5 April 2023

Asian Development Outlook April 2023

This publication highlights brighter economic prospects for Asia and the Pacific amid ongoing challenges. It forecasts growth across the region’s developing economies of 4.8% this year and in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2022.

News
5 April 2023

ADB Forecasts 4.8% Growth for Asia and Pacific in 2023 and 2024

Growth forecasts for developing Asia’s economies are looking brighter, with 4.8% growth projection this year and next year compared to the 4.2% growth in 2022.

Publication
30 March 2023

ASEAN and Global Value Chains: Locking in Resilience and Sustainability

This book reviews the challenges and opportunities facing GVCs in Southeast Asia as they build greater resilience and promote sustainable, green development for the region and its people.

Article
30 March 2023

Women Must Be at the Forefront of the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy

The transition to a low-carbon economy needs to be consciously designed to be socially equitable and inclusive—a just transition.

Event
30 March 2023

Nusantara to Be the First City in Indonesia to Meet Net Zero

Nusantara is expected to be the catalyst for greater economic distribution particularly in the eastern part of Indonesia.

Event
30 March 2023

SEADS 2023 Keynote Address: Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati

Right policy and regulatory framework and an attractive investment climate key to attracting private capital.

Event
30 March 2023

SEADS 2023 Featured Talk: Amina J. Mohammed

International cooperation needed to speed the decarbonization of high-emitting sectors.

Event
30 March 2023

SEADS 2023 Featured Talk: Amitabh Kant

The challenge is to de-risk projects and ensure there is long-term finance from private resources.

Event
30 March 2023

SEADS 2023 Featured Talk: David Turk

The US has invested more than $21 billion for projects deploying low-carbon technologies in the fight against climate change.