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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The Asian Development Bank is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.
Uzbekistan is scaling solar and other renewables, using innovative financing and partnerships to modernize its power sector and cut emissions.
Leverage blue bonds, PPPs, and blended finance to direct capital toward nature-based and policy-driven solutions that safeguard river ecosystems.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Meaningful involvement and leadership of young women and girls in nature-based solutions-related projects enhances sustainability of interventions.
The collapse of Mongolia’s Soviet-era health system created hardship but catalyzed reforms, strengthening primary care, insurance, and access.
Relocating communal spaces, supported by inclusive dialogue, helps safeguard community bonds and cultural continuity.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.
Solutions include food aid, farm recovery, climate-smart practices, fair pricing, rural finance, and resilient infrastructure.
AI and satellite data improve poverty mapping in Indonesia and Maldives, enabling targeted solutions through data-driven insights.
LOCA demonstrates how frontier markets can promote green urban mobility through local innovation and sustainable transport solutions.