As Asia and the Pacific's climate bank, ADB is scaling up climate finance and introducing innovative solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and invest in climate adaptation in the region.
Institutional Document
This Climate Change Action Plan operationalizes ADB's commitment and ambition to support the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future in line with the Paris Agreement.
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ADB is taking a leading role in developing more innovative climate financing solutions to help the region combat climate change.
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ETM is a scalable, collaborative initiative developed in partnership with ADB's developing member countries that will leverage a market-based approach to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
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Mongolia’s economy can lead the charge to net-zero and help other countries move from fossil fuels to clean energy if swift action is taken to tap its rare earth deposits.
Innovative financing is needed for nature-based solutions, which protect biodiversity and combat climate change.
Governments face risks and opportunities when developing national strategies for using carbon markets to transition to a low-carbon economy.
The use of green hydrogen could be a critical factor in addressing climate change but policymakers, industry leaders and investors need to fund essential infrastructure and encourage research and development.
1.5° celsius
Paris Agreement goal is to limit global warming to well below 2°C, pursuing efforts to below 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels
55% of the world
Committed to meet Paris Agreement target
$100 billion / year
Commitment by developed countries for climate finance by 2020
$140-300 billion / year
Global estimates for adaptation financing by 2030
75% of ADB operations
Supporting climate action by 2030
Asia and the Pacific is the frontline in the battle against climate change. As the region's climate bank, ADB works with governments and civil society to mobilize financing and implement cutting-edge knowledge.
Reports | Nov 2025
Reports | Oct 2025
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Papers and Briefs | Oct 2025
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ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet.
Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
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