The Asian Development Bank (ADB) can play a vital role in promoting an equitable shift to cleaner, greener energy for the region. This can be achieved by actively supporting projects and initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for communities.

Let's urge the ADB to prioritize funding for renewable energy sources, moving away from dangerous fossil fuels and accelerating the transition to a safe and sustainable energy future in Asia.

OUR DEMANDS

1. Full exclusion of harmful energy projects: Ensure that all future energy projects funded by the ADB exclude harmful ‘energy solutions’, including dams, nuclear, waste-to-energy, and fossil gas. Prioritize investments in renewable energy.
2. Transparent, accountable, and equitable investments: Implement transparent and accountable investment practices, including the disclosure of all investments in energy projects, taking into account its social and ecological impacts.
3. Grants not loans: Ensure that the ADB prioritizes grants over loans for financing energy transition projects.
4. Community consultation and consent: Prioritize community consultation and consent in all energy projects, ensuring that local communities are involved in decision-making processes and that their rights and livelihoods are protected.