Delivering the Paris work program at Katowice: The race to the finish line
With little over a year to go, there is no margin for delay in setting the rules to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Raising climate ambition – carbon finance holds the key
International carbon markets, if developed in a credible way, can play a vital role in accelerating climate action.
6 ways developing Asia can meet its clean energy goals
Meeting the region's clean energy needs will help Asian countries grow without compromising their climate commitments.
How New Zealand contributes to ADB's approach to the Pacific
New Zealand and ADB are collaborating with Pacific nations to help them achieve their development goals.
How Australia and ADB support development across Asia and the Pacific
Australia and ADB share common objectives and interests which provide a basis for strong and lasting collaboration for development, explains Vice-President Stephen Groff.
“Democratizing” drinking water by taking it from thin air
Atmospheric water generators are a great fit for remote communities that lack access to clean water.
How resilience-building efforts can benefit those who need it most
Local perspectives on disaster risk are essential for resilience measures to be sustainable and effective.
Navigating the shift to a clean energy future
A key challenge is to transition from fossil fuels to next-generation clean energy without making consumers pay more.
Time to dismantle legal barriers to climate finance in Asia-Pacific
Most developing countries are ill equipped to handle an influx of international climate finance. Fiji and Lao PDR, though, are making progress.
Strengthening resilience key to sustainable development in Asia-Pacific
Together, we must build the capacity of institutions in the region to cope with shocks.