A source for the latest important information on the environmental and social safeguard policy review, development, and consultation process.
This consultation document provides a summary of the analytical study on Country Safeguards Systems.
This consultation document provides a summary of the analytical study on Safeguards and Climate Change.
This consultation document provides a summary of the analytical study on Safeguards in Different Financing Modalities. Draft is open for comments until 31 May 2023.
The consultation summaries from the Regional Consultations and Discussion on Policy Architecture are now available. These summaries consolidate stakeholder feedback from regional consultations, country-level dialogues, and focused group discussions on key thematic areas as part of the Safeguard Policy Review and Update process.
ADB is conducting a comprehensive review and update of its 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS). In the 10 years of the policy’s implementation, ADB has improved the capacity of developing member countries and private sector clients to manage social and environmental risks. With the changing contexts in countries and regions, the SPS needs to be updated to remain relevant and robust in responding to evolving development needs.
The review process will be informed by the findings and studies conducted under the following:
Managing Director General Woochong Um encourages stakeholders, including civil society, to take part in the consultation opportunities during the review of ADB's environmental and social safeguard policy.
Internal preparations
Initial consultation and stakeholder outreach (Preliminary Information Sessions) (online)
Background studies (Findings and Recommendations)
Stakeholder Consultations on Analytical Studies
Expected Disclosure of the Draft Environmental and Social Framework on ADB website
Public Comment and Stakeholder Consultations on Draft Policy Paper (W-Paper with Environment and Social Framework)
Final Policy Paper (R-Paper with Environment and Social Framework)
First Informal Board Seminar on the SPS update approach (Completed)
Deep Dive with ADB Board of Directors (Completed)
Second Deep Dive Board Seminar with ADB Board of Directors (Completed)
Informal Board Seminar on new Environmental and Social Framework
Board consideration of the Draft Policy Paper (W-Paper)
ADB Board consideration of the Final Policy Paper (R-Paper)
ADB's environmental and social safeguards are a cornerstone of its support to inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability in Asia and Pacific. The SPS consolidated three previous policies on environment, involuntary resettlement, and Indigenous Peoples.
Staff Instructions on Integrating Environment and Social Dimensions in Projects