Small Idea, Big Results: Pay-As-You-Go Solar Power

Flexible, prepaid metering makes solar power affordable in rural India. ADB is investing in this simple yet radical solution, which can be applied in other parts of the region. Read More

Small Sanitation Project in Myanmar Has Big Impact on Community Life

A $50,000 pilot sanitation project in Myanmar shows that local infrastructure and services can be developed by communities and city governments in the informal settlements where they’re most needed. Read More

The People's Republic of China Breathes Easier with Natural Gas

Financing and corporate governance training brings cleaner energy to municipalities across the country. Read More

ADB's First BIMP-EAGA Project to Bring Clean Energy to West Kalimantan

ADB and the Government of Indonesia will build a cross-border power transmission line linking West Kalimantan with Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing cleaner, greener hydroelectricity to West Kalimantan and adding 8,000 households to its power grid. Read More

Overview

Environmental sustainability is a prerequisite for economic growth and poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific. ADB's long-term strategic framework for 2008-2020 (or Strategy 2020) identifies environmentally sustainable growth as a key strategic development agenda, and environment as a core area for support. ADB promotes and invests in sound environmental and natural resource management, while promoting green growth, low carbon development, and adaptation to climate change. ADB's environmental and social safeguards are a cornerstone of its support to inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainable growth.

Fast Facts

$6.2 billion (2012)
the value of approved projects with environmental sustainability as theme

1,250 MW (2012)
of energy to be generated by $2.3 billion in clean energy investments

$291 million (2012)
the amount of climate change adaptation assistance under the CIF Pilot Program for Climate Resilience

More facts and figures

What's New

Event | 17 Oct 2013 - 19 Oct 2013
Strengthening Policies and Practices for Low-Carbon Green Growth in South Asia and Central Asia

News | 20 Sep 2013
Future Development Goals Target an End to Poverty by 2030 - Study

Speech | 9 Sep 2013
Opening Remarks at the Meeting of the President's Advisory Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development

News | 2 Sep 2013
ADB, Gates Foundation Partner to Tackle Asia's Huge Sanitation Needs

News | 29 Aug 2013
Arid Cities in People's Republic of China to Improve Water Management

Publications

Aug 2013
Solid Waste Management in Nepal: Current Status and Policy Recommendations

Aug 2013
Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific Coral Triangle

Aug 2013
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Pacific


More Publications

Key Resources

Environment Operational Directions 2013–2020
Building Resilience to Climate Change: Adaptation Technical Resources
ADB Sustainability Report
Environment Program: Greening Growth in Asia and the Pacific


Related Links

Projects with Environmental Sustainability Theme
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- Recently Approved
Climate Change
Safeguards
Environmental Assessment and Measures

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