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Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
COP14 resolutions reinforce ADB’s mandate to support DMCs in meeting their obligations through strengthened safeguards.
Regional cooperation and improved data practices can help address the challenge of plastic pollution more effectively.
The CAREC transport corridors present reliable alternatives to maritime chokepoints, especially for shorter distances and time-sensitive goods.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.
International exchange of information curbs the outflow of resources from tax evasion.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
A technical assistance project helped identify and prepare projects and reforms with regional impact.