ADB Environmental and Social Standards (ESS)
Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution focused on reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic growth.
Understanding that project context influences the management of environmental and social risks, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) works with borrowers to develop tailored measures that address specific environmental and social risks and impacts proportionately. This commitment ensures context-sensitive and effective project implementation.
- Current Version: Draft (2023)
- First Published: 2023
Standards and Regulations can apply to specific countries. Below are all the countries the ADB Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) applies or could be applied to. You can click on a country to view its profile on our CAHRA site.