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.
Fund
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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The climate emergency is intensifying. It is hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. We are responding together. Watch our new series.
Decisive action is needed to improve air quality and cut carbon dioxide emissions in the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The health sector is both a first responder to climate change and a major contributor to the problem. It should take a leading role in the far-reaching solutions needed to address the issue.
Climate change is creating uncertainties for companies around the world. With the right policies, governments can help them to navigate tumultuous times and support green transformation.
Climate change is threatening vulnerable communities throughout Asia and the Pacific. To minimize the losses, five key strategies should be pursued.
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) significantly enhances power system flexibility, especially in the context of integrating renewable energy to existing power grid. It enables the effective and secure integration of a greater renewable power capacity into the grid.
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.
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Reports | 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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