Environment


Call for Applications: $5-Million Seed Fund to Bolster Asia–Pacific Fight against Climate Change
Deadline to express interest to participate is on 31 December 2023.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Finance, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Information and communications technology

Southeast Asia Businesses Urged to Join Global Challenge to Decarbonize Steel Sector
By joining the initiative, companies are essentially making a statement of intent to participate as a user, supplier, or enabler of near-zero steel production by 2030.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Private sector development, Sustainable Development Goals

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.

Tags: Thailand, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Agriculture and food security, GFH Publications

Preparing the Workforce for the Low-Carbon Economy: A Closer Look at Green Jobs and Green Skills
This brief explores the occupations and skills likely to be needed for green jobs in Asia and the Pacific.

Tags: Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals, Education, Energy, Transportation

Blue SEA Finance Hub
This flyer explains how ADB's Blue SEA Finance Hub aims to build a $300-million pipeline of bankable projects by 2024 to help ASEAN improve the sustainability of the region’s oceans ecosystems.

Tags: ASEAN, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Finance, GFH Publications

How Universities Can Spearhead the Net-Zero Revolution
Universities can demonstrate crucial leadership in the global race toward net zero as well as serve as living labs that can test solutions at scale. They also have engaged staff and students who are dedicated to combating climate change.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals

Malaysia’s Energy Transition Plan Spells Business Opportunities in Sabah and Sarawak
The country's shift to net zero is seen to propel high-impact industries, including MSMEs, as well as attract investments and generate job opportunities.

Tags: Malaysia, Energy, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment

ASEAN Tourism and Transport Ministers Support Sustainable Travel
Initiatives include shifting to sustainable aviation fuel and more environment-friendly transportation modes, such as electric vehicles.

Tags: Tourism, Transportation, Energy, Environment, ASEAN

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.

Tags: Finance, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Agriculture

Disaster Recovery Planning: Explanatory Note and Case Study
This publication outlines why post-disaster needs assessments should detail the economic and social impacts of disasters on countries to mobilize resources and support recovery.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment

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