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Response on ADB’s Energy Crisis Response
In response to Forum network concerns, the Asian Development Bank defended its decision to support oil import transactions amid the global energy crisis, insisting that the financing is temporary and does not contribute to long-term fossil fuel lock-in. The Bank maintained that its emergency support measures are necessary to stabilize economies affected by rising oil prices and supply chain disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
May 190 min read
Statement to ADB 59th Annual Meeting [Samarkand, Uzbekistan]
At the 59th ADB Annual Meeting in Samarkand, NGO Forum on ADB and its allies urged the Bank to prioritize human rights, climate justice, and people-centered development. Civil society groups raised concerns over ADB support for fossil gas, nuclear energy, and extractive projects, while highlighting ongoing safeguard failures, environmental harm, displacement, and barriers to justice faced by affected communities across the region.
May 78 min read
Forum Network Statement on ADB’s Energy Crisis Response in Asia and the Pacific
Civil society organizations warned that the Asian Development Bank’s emergency energy crisis response risks deepening Asia’s dependence on fossil fuels, debt, and private sector-led energy systems. The groups called on ADB to end support for oil imports and instead prioritize transparent, community-led renewable energy solutions across the region.
Apr 205 min read
ADB Response to NGO Forum on Annual Meeting
ADB acknowledged civil society’s concerns and confirmed that the Annual Meeting’s Civil Society Program will continue in a hybrid format, with key sessions livestreamed and engagement opportunities available both online and in person.
Apr 160 min read
On CSO Participation and Safety Considerations for ADB Annual Meeting 2026
The letter outlines our collective concerns regarding safety, accessibility, and meaningful participation in light of the current geopolitical situation, and puts forward key recommendations, including the need for a hybrid format and strengthened measures for inclusive and secure engagement.
Apr 133 min read
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