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The PENCAS Act is a landmark legislation that institutionalizes the systematic measurement of stock and flows of natural resources and the contributions they provide to society and economy. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
10 December 2024

Measure What You Treasure: Advancing Natural Capital Accounting in the Philippines

Putting nature on the Philippine balance sheet paves the way for holistic, evidence-based policymaking and programming.
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Publication
9 December 2024

Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion: Guidelines to Address the Specific Needs of Women and Girls with Disabilities

This publication looks at barriers faced by many women and girls living with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific.
Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Transport
Event
5 December 2024

Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Transport

Part of the ADB Green Roads series, this webinar will look at improving the accessibility and inclusivity of transport systems.
The Chao Phraya river basin is home to 57% of Thailand’s population, including Bangkok, and generates 66% of the country’s gross domestic product. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
5 December 2024

In Managing Floods and Droughts in Thailand’s Chao Phraya, Ensuring River Health Is a Must

Deploying a natural approach to manage rivers entails the conservation, rehabilitation, and management of ecosystems.
Climate-Resilient Fiscal Management: Experience from Southeast Asia
Publication
25 November 2024

Climate-Resilient Fiscal Management: Experience from Southeast Asia

This report considers how finance ministries can respond strategically to climate risk, highlighting good practices from the region.
Between 2018 and 2023, Asia received $18 billion of private investments in plastic circularity, only 10% of total investments, despite the greater magnitude of plastic pollution in this region. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
22 November 2024

Global Plastics Treaty: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

The proposed agreement seeks to establish a framework that addresses the full life cycle of plastic.
Villagers fish by the floating solar panels at the Da Mi hydropower plant in Binh Thuan, Viet Nam. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
20 November 2024

Southeast Asia Needs Serious Money to Get to Net Zero

Addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.
Adoption of Digital Technologies, Business Model Innovation, and Financial and Sustainability Performance in Start-Up Firms
Publication
19 November 2024

Adoption of Digital Technologies, Business Model Innovation, and Financial and Sustainability Performance in Start-Up Firms

This report examines how digitalization affects firm performance using survey data from 681 digital entrepreneurs in six ASEAN countries.
Event
19 November 2024

The Importance of Entrepreneurship: Driving Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in ASEAN

This webinar explored how dynamic entrepreneurship contributes to private sector development and sustainable progress.
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Publication
19 November 2024

The Impact of Special Economic Zones on Economic Development: Evidence from Nightlight Analysis in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

This study examines the potentially causal effect of SEZs on the economy of the Lao PDR using nightlight satellite data as a proxy for economic activity.
In 2023, the warmest year on record, heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical cyclones intensified across the world, with devastating effects on Southeast Asia and other climate-vulnerable regions. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
18 November 2024

As Temperatures Rise, Southeast Asia Needs a Larger Share of Climate Finance Flows

The United Nations has called for a doubling of adaptation finance, which is the priority for countries most affected by climate change.
Under the Climate Change Action Program, ADB is supporting the Philippines to enhance the enabling framework for mobilizing public and private climate finance in its priority sectors. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
15 November 2024

Navigating Climate-Related Fiscal Risks in Southeast Asia: 12 Things to Know

ASEAN member states are managing fiscal risks posed by climate change and unlocking capital for economy-wide decarbonization and climate resilience.
Infoxchange hopes that by leveraging AI, nonprofits will be able to better address challenges in areas including education, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion. Photo credit: ADB
News
14 November 2024

9 Nonprofits Get $1.5 Million Worth of Grants for AI and Innovative Technology Initiatives

The grants will help nonprofits tap AI and other innovative technologies to address pressing development challenges and expand their ability to create lasting impact.
Kuamut and other rainforests on the island of Borneo are known collectively as the Heart of Borneo. They make up about a third of Asia’s largest island and serve as the “lungs of the earth,” drawing in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and breathing out oxygen. Photo credit: iStock/Jason T. Mulvaney.
Article
13 November 2024

Kuamut Rainforest—Malaysia’s First Certified Nature-Based Carbon Project

The annual emission reduction from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project is estimated at more than 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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Publication
11 November 2024

Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024: Catalyzing Finance and Policy Solutions

The report offers an overview of the region’s evolving climate landscape, up-to-date public perceptions, and key areas for policy responses.