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.
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Green Urban Planning: Lessons from Mongolia on Climate Proofing Cities in Cold Regions
This paper identifies lessons for urban planning in cold climates from an Asian Development Bank pilot project in Mongolia.
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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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Transformative Solutions and Green Finance in the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia
Economic growth in Asia has been very resource and carbon intensive, to the detriment of the natural environment.
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A Holistic Ecosystem-Based Approach to Ecological Protection and Green Development: The Case of Huangshan in the People’s Republic of China
The brief presents a comprehensive ecological protection and green development model for the Yangtze River Economic Belt area, particularly relevant for small and medium-sized cities.
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A Holistic Ecosystem-Based Approach to Ecological Protection and Green Development: The Case of Huangshan in the People’s Republic of China
The brief presents a comprehensive ecological protection and green development model for the Yangtze River Economic Belt area, particularly relevant for small and medium-sized cities.
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Making Water in Mongolia Available at the Right Time, at the Right Place, and in the Right Quality
This brief discusses water quality and supply concerns in Mongolia, particularly due to rapid urbanization and mining activities. A water sector investment program is proposed to address five key dimensions of water security in the country.
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Making Water in Mongolia Available at the Right Time, at the Right Place, and in the Right Quality
This brief discusses water quality and supply concerns in Mongolia, particularly due to rapid urbanization and mining activities. A water sector investment program is proposed to address five key dimensions of water security in the country.
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Achieving Sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management in Mongolia: The Role of River Basin Organizations
This publication emphasizes the significant role of river basin organizations (RBOs) in Mongolia’s sustainable water management, including the protection of natural resources, promotion of habitat conservation, and efficient water use.
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Achieving Sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management in Mongolia: The Role of River Basin Organizations
This publication emphasizes the significant role of river basin organizations (RBOs) in Mongolia’s sustainable water management, including the protection of natural resources, promotion of habitat conservation, and efficient water use.
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Water Conservation Strategies for Beijing Capital Region
This brief presents methodologies, high-level technologies, and policies that can help the People’s Republic of China, particularly Beijing, accelerate and enhance water conservation planning.
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How Beijing Is Restoring Its Aquifer
To restore healthy aquifer systems, we need to carefully monitor and manage extraction, and recharge with surface water when available.
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AFD Adds $101 Million Cofinancing To ADB Colombo Water Services Program
A $400 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) project to improve water and wastewater management services in greater Colombo will be expanded through cofinancing of $101 million from Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD).