Clean Water, Sanitation Prime Indian Cities for Growth

In India's fast-growing Madhya Pradesh State, sanitation and sewerage initiatives are making way for urban development. Read More

Building Barriers against Floods in Tajikistan

Flood prevention infrastructure is helping provide a more secure base for rural livelihoods in Tajikistan. Read More

Disaster Risk Management in Asia by the Numbers

Measures to reduce disaster risk are needed to face the growing frequency of natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Read More

Natural Resources Conservation in Asia: ADB's Take

In celebration of Earth Day 2013, ADB highlights its efforts on supporting sustainable environmental and natural resources management in Asia and the Pacific. 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

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