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Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Indonesia to Retire 2GW of Coal-Fired Power with Support from Climate Investment Funds

November 14, 2022

The country will have access to $500M in concessional, risk-bearing capital to build momentum toward ambitious climate, energy, and development goals.
Dwikora Port In Pontianak City. Photo credit: iStock/Albiansyah Rezaldy.

Pontianak City: 3 Things to Know

November 10, 2022

The capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan is hosting the 25th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting from 23 to 26 November this year.
A wind and solar farm in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN Energy Outlook Calls for Accelerated Transition

October 12, 2022

Energy demand in Southeast Asia is projected to triple by 2050 in the absence of new policies to accelerate clean energy transition.
A farmer working in a rice field.

Countries Urged to Strengthen Agriculture Systems to Bolster Food Security

October 11, 2022

 Agrifood systems must become more resilient and deliver affordable, nutritious foods.
Divers remove the crown of thorns starfish around Datoy Island in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, to conserve the coral reefs.

How Coron and El Nido in Palawan Can Curb Overtourism

September 26, 2022

The islands need to determine their capacity limits for tourism to reduce pressure on marine ecosystems.
A city in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Asian Cities to Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with ADB Support

August 19, 2022

Collaborations with Makassar in Indonesia, Penang in Malaysia, Tbilisi in Georgia, and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia are underway.
Electric car

ASEAN Gears Up for a Shift to Electric Vehicles

August 10, 2022

Accelerating EV adoption is expected to help decarbonize the transport sector as well as attract investments.
Men inspecting a wind turbine in the distance.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Calls Again for Grant Proposals

August 10, 2022

Environment, connectivity, and tourism projects may apply for $50,000 to $300,000 in funding.
Tourists exploring Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.

How Sabah Is Using Smart Technology to Protect Nature

July 25, 2022

Drone technology and satellite imaging help curb deforestation and illegal poaching.
A man and woman riding a boat through mangroves in the Philippines.

How Nature-Friendly Solutions Can Help Curb Floods in Mindanao

June 30, 2022

An ecosystem-based approach provides a low-cost way of avoiding more than $60 million in damages annually.