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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.
Masatsugu AsakawaMasatsugu AsakawaADB President

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Climate Change and Transport

Infographic | 01 September 2015

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Asia and the Pacific's motorized transport emissions have become a significant contributor to the global problem of greenhouse gas emissions that lead to climate change. How can the region avoid a bleak future of congested roads, pollution, ill health, and economic damage?

  •   Asia’s cities suffer from high pollution levels, with as much as 80% attributable to transport
  •   Asian economies lose 2%-5% of their GDP every year due to road congestion
  •   Guide to developing solutions for #ClimateChange mitigation in transport: Avoid-Shift-Improve

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Subjects
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  • Getting Asia Moving without Contributing to Climate Change
  • Video: Vehicle Emissions Hasten Climate Change
  • Addressing Climate Change in Transport
  • Publication: Climate Change and Transport
  • More on ADB's work in environment, climate change, and disaster risk management
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Latest Infographics

  • Results of ADB-supported projects and programs in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2017-2023
    Infographic | 08 November 2023
    Results of ADB-supported projects and programs in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2017-2023

    During the period 2017–2020, extended to 2023, ADB operations in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) focused on (i) improving physical connectivity to catalyze private sector investment in the economy to generate employment and income, (ii) developing skills that support growth in the non-resource sectors and improving access to health services to enhance labor productivity, and (iii) ensuring sustainable natural resource management and climate resilience. Gender equity and governance were crosscutting themes.

  • The Balance Sheet Optimization Journey
    Infographic | 05 October 2023
    The Balance Sheet Optimization Journey

    ADB’s roadmap to raise lending capacity through balance sheet optimization, innovative financing, and collaboration.

  • Sustainable Transport Connectivity in South Asia
    Infographic | 21 June 2023
    Sustainable Transport Connectivity in South Asia

    ADB’s transport program in South Asia focuses on projects that synchronize inclusive industry growth with well-managed urbanization and environmental sustainability to expand the scope of economic development and improve access to high value-added employment opportunities, markets, and better services.

  • India Country Partnership Strategy 2023-2027
    Infographic | 30 May 2023
    India Country Partnership Strategy 2023-2027

    ADB's new country partnership strategy for India will focus on deepening its engagement with the country and supporting India’s drive for robust, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth.

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