ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation Partner to Transform Rice Sector, Uplift Farmers

ADB and CGIAR, with support from the Gates Foundation, launched a new initiative aimed at transforming rice production across Asia and the Pacific. The collaboration will scale up sustainable, low-carbon rice farming practices to address the impacts of rising temperatures, food insecurity, and environmental degradation.

With rice being a staple for billions and a key livelihood for millions of smallholder farmers, the initiative seeks to drive innovation and investment in climate-resilient agriculture.

By leveraging cutting-edge research and policy support, the partnership will improve productivity, reduce emissions, and enhance the resilience of food systems in the region.

Central Asia | Melting Glaciers

From Glaciers to Farms: How Regional Cooperation is Shaping Central Asia’s Water Issues

In early June, Tajikistan hosted the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, where policymakers and experts took action to slow down glacial retreat and build resilience against the impacts of their accelerated melting.

In Central and West Asia where water is already scarce, solutions are emerging. Visit our website to read how these initiatives can help reshape the region’s water future.

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC | CLEAN OCEANS

Public Development Banks Launch Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0

According to the United Nations, the amount of plastic waste entering aquatic ecosystems could triple by 2040.

Since 2018, the Clean Oceans Initiative has been the largest multilateral effort tackling plastic pollution through impactful project funding.

This week, six public development banks reaffirmed their commitment to protecting our oceans by scaling up efforts to drastically reduce plastic waste. Visit our website to learn more.

ECONOMIC RESEARCH | REPORT

Harnessing Digital Transformation for Good

The Asian Development Policy Report will discuss how the region can ride the wave of digital transformation to promote inclusion and sustainability.

Digital technologies create development opportunities through innovative job and business opportunities, as well as scaled solutions, especially benefiting disadvantaged groups.

SOUTH EAST ASIA | CLEAN OCEANS

Partnering for Tomorrow, Reducing Marine Debris in Indonesia

In Indonesia, a nation of over 17,000 islands, marine plastic waste is threatening biodiversity, livelihoods, and communities that depend on the sea. Every year, 8 to 12 million tons of plastic enter the oceans—80% from Asia. Indonesia is taking action, aiming to reduce marine debris by 75% by 2025.

Supported by ADB, AFD, and KfW, this effort strengthens waste management, creates green jobs, and brings global partners together to tackle a shared crisis.

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