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 69 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.
Safeguards
ADB's safeguard policy aims to help developing member countries address environmental and social risks in development projects and minimize and mitigate, if not avoid, adverse project impacts on people and the environment.
Key Safeguard Resources
Environmental and Social Framework (Consultation Draft)
Good Practice Guidance for the Management and Control of Asbestos: Protecting Workplaces and Communities from Asbestos Exposure Risks
Background Information Paper for the Review and Update of the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement
ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility - Green Recovery Program: Environmental and Social Management Framework
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Safeguard Policy Review
ADB invites stakeholders to send written comments through email or through this web form until 31 January 2024. If you prefer to provide comments offline, you may download the word version of this form and submit by email.
Perspectives on Safeguards
Development Asia | 27 Feb 2024Making and Telling Stories with Indigenous Peoples
Development Asia | 02 Nov 2023Differentiating Between Environmental Quality Standards and Discharge Standards
Development Asia | 26 Oct 2023Managing Risks and Increasing the Co-benefits of a Wind Project
Development Asia | 11 Oct 2023Exploring the Potential of Heritage Financing
Safeguards: Contacts
As of 14 September 2023
News and Multimedia
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| IED News Release
ADB Needs to Modernize Environment and Social Safeguard Policy
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| News from Country Offices
ADB Approves Use of India’s POWERGRID Safeguard System for ADB-Financed Projects
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| News Release
ADB, Partners Sign Collaboration Agreement to Strengthen Country Safeguards
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| News from Country Offices
New EIA Requirements to Help Safeguard Myanmar's Environment
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| IED News Release
ADB’s Social and Environmental Safeguards, with Improvements, can be a Benchmark
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| News Release
Innovation in Payments Systems Would Help PRC Protect the Environment
