Eye in the Sky: Earth Observation in Aid of Development

Space technology is providing vital information that helps address development challenges in Asia and the Pacific. Read More

Handle with Care: Fragility and Conflict in Asia and the Pacific

Weak governance, economic instability, and vulnerability to disasters hamper efforts to reduce poverty. Here are 12 things to know about countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Read More

Pilot Crop Insurance to Help Bangladesh Farmers after Bad Weather

A pilot program in Bangladesh will offer Weather Index-Based Crop Insurance to small and marginal farmers who are most vulnerable to losing everything when the weather turns sour. Read More

Taking Action to Limit the Human Impact of Natural Disasters

Natural disasters could derail the region's economic growth and poverty reduction efforts unless measures are put in place to reduce risk, strengthen community resiliency, and improve preparedness. Read More

Overview

Meeting global demand for energy and natural resources is destabilizing our climate, and threatening the development and security of Asia and the Pacific. The poor are particularly vulnerable to these changes and are already suffering from rising sea levels and increasingly devastating storms, droughts, and floods. Combined with other strains on the environment, these forces could reverse hard-won development gains.

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Fast Facts

$600 billion to 1.5 trillion (2012)
Estimated annual cost to help developing countries transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient economies

42 million (2010-2011)
Number of people displaced by extreme weather events in Asia and the Pacific

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Strategic Priorities

Expanding the Use of Clean Energy
Encouraging Sustainable Transport and Urban Development
Managing Land Use and Forests for Carbon Sequestration
Promoting Climate-Resilient Development
Strengthening Policies, Governance and Capacities

News

15 May 2013
ADB to Help Reduce Climate Change Risks in Tonga

9 Apr 2013
Asia's Future Prosperity Requires Major Change in Energy Use

6 Mar 2013
Sri Lanka Could Slash 2020 Carbon Emissions by a Fifth with Green Power Options

6 Mar 2013
Clean Technologies Could Cut South Asia Emissions by a Fifth by 2020 at Little Cost

22 Feb 2013
Tonga Builds Resilience to Climate Change

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Publications

May 2013
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions for Grassland and Livestock Management in Mongolia

May 2013
Flood Risk Management: A Strategic Approach

May 2013
Basin Water Allocation Planning: Principles, Procedures and Approaches for Basin Allocation Planning

May 2013
Guidelines for Climate Proofing Investment in the Energy Sector

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