ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Silvia Cardascia
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Innovative Finance Mechanisms to Protect Water Resources in the Xin’an River Basin
This brief shows how innovative financing can help cut agricultural pollution in the People's Republic of China’s Xin'an River Basin by plugging funding gaps for nature-based solutions that also mitigate against climate change.
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Landscape Financing in the Chishui River Basin
This brief shows how the People's Republic of China can overcome structural funding challenges and create the sustainable solutions needed protect the Chishui River basin that plays a vital role in its economic development.
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Improving Air Quality in Ulaanbaatar
This brief suggests how Mongolia could improve air quality and tackle emissions in Ulaanbaatar by expanding electric heating, improving energy efficiency, and finetuning subsidies.
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Scaling Natural Capital Investments in the Yellow River Ecological Corridor
This policy brief offers recommendations for the transition of the Yellow River basin into an ecological corridor to improve natural capital protection, ecological restoration, and sustainable agricultural practices.
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Protecting The Yellow River Basin in the People’s Republic of China
With the right policies, the Yellow River can help the People’s Republic of China achieve its goals for ecological sustainability and economic growth. -
To Address Climate Change, Look to Nature First
An integrated nature-based approach that uses biodiversity and ecosystem services will help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. -
Prioritize Nature in Asia-Pacific’s COVID-19 Recovery
Countries in Asia and the Pacific region depend on natural resources for jobs, livelihood, health and well-being. We need to protect these valuable resources as we emerge from the pandemic.