Climate Change

Inclusive Growth through Better Governance and Partnerships

Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is strong, but growth alone is not enough for the region to succeed in an era of global change, ADB's President said in his annual address to the Board of Governors. Read More

Green Growth in Asia

Reducing pollutions and greenhouse gas emissions without adversely affecting economic growth was the focus of discussion at ADB's 45th Annual Meeting. Read More

A Fine Balance

ADB’s 45th Annual Meeting will examine the tough balancing act facing Asia & the Pacific: how to promote economic growth without sacrificing the environment. Read More

Three-Pronged Approach Key to Combating Drought Menace in People's Republic of China

To cope with more frequent and severe droughts, PRC must do more than respond to these disasters—the country must reduce and manage the risks that are causing them. 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.

Fast Facts

$10 billion (2011)
ADB's investment in climate change interventions over the last three years, spanning more than 110 projects in over 40 countries

$250 million (2011)
ADB's technical assistance support between 2009 and 2011 to its developing member countries, to improve knowledge and capacities, support policy and institutional development, and build climate resilience

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