ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Safeguard Policy Review
A source for the latest important information on the environmental and social safeguard policy review, development, and consultation process.
Draft Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
ADB proposes the Environmental and Social Framework which will comprise of the following four parts: (i) Vision; (ii) Environmental and Social Policy; (iii) Environmental and Social Standard (ESSs); and (iv) Prohibited Investment Activities List.
The ten Environmental and Social Standards establish the mandatory performance standards that borrowers/clients are required to meet throughout the project cycle.
ADB invites stakeholders to send written comments through email or through this web form. The deadline for submission of written comments has been extended to 6 May 2024. If you prefer to provide comments offline, you may download the word version of this form and submit by email.
Due to the expected high number of feedback, ADB will not be able to respond individually to all comments. Stakeholder inputs from the consultations, and feedback received through various platforms will be documented. The stakeholder consultations summaries will be disclosed on the website.
Consultation Documents and Resources
| Proposed Policy | Draft Document | Brochures |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental and Social Framework (Working Paper) | English | |
| Consultation Draft for Environmental and Social Framework (Full Document) | English | |
| Overview of the Environmental and Social Framework | English | |
| Vision | English | |
| Environmental and Social Policy | English | |
| ESS 1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts | English | |
| ESS 2: Labor and Working Conditions | English | |
| ESS 3: Resource Conservation and Pollution Prevention | English | |
| ESS 4: Health, Safety and Security | English | |
| ESS 5: Land Acquisition and Land Use Restriction | English | |
| ESS 6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resources Management | English | |
| ESS 7: Indigenous Peoples | English | |
| ESS 8: Cultural Heritage | English | |
| ESS 9: Climate Change | English | |
| ESS 10: Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure | English | |
| ADB Prohibited Investment Activities | English | |
| Definitions for ESF | English | |
| Environmental and Social Requirements for Financing Modalities and Products | English |