Tetsushi Sonobe

About Tetsushi Sonobe

Tetsushi Sonobe is Dean and CEO of the Asian Development Bank Institute.
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Climate change, Environment

Forests and Climate: Urgent Action Needed at COP29

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Forests play a fundamental role in the global carbon cycle and are one of our most powerful natural allies in combating climate change.

Agriculture and natural resources

Linking Farmers to Markets Through Agricultural Cooperatives and E-Commerce in Asia

Linking Farmers to Markets Through Agricultural Cooperatives and E-Commerce in Asia
Market participation profoundly impacts farmers’ livelihoods and well-being by boosting household incomes and contributing to food and nutrition security.

Governance and public sector management

Evaluating G7 Commitments on Climate Change, Health, Well-Being, and Agriculture

Evaluating G7 Commitments on Climate Change, Health, Well-being, and Agriculture
Accountability and transparency are fundamental principles of the G7.

Gender, Health, Social development and protection

Enhancing access to maternal and newborn healthcare in developing Asia

Enhancing access to maternal and newborn healthcare in developing Asia
The health of mothers and newborns can reveal important clues about the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.

Climate change, Energy, Environment, Transport

Can electric vehicles lead the way to a sustainable future?

Can electric vehicles lead the way to a sustainable future
Electric vehicles have increased through rapid efforts by governments to encourage environmentally friendly vehicles in the transportation sector.

Climate change, Environment

COP28: Commitments, contradictions, contention, and challenges

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The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) showcased significant advancements but also exposed new commitments, contradictions, contentions, and challenges.

Climate change, Environment

COP28 and beyond: Linking agri-food systems, SDGs, and climate action

COP28 and beyond- Linking agri-food systems, SDGs, and climate action
Historically, failure to bundle multiple measures, such as climate action, finance, and justice, into agricultural policies and programs has impeded progress across several SDGs.

Climate change, Environment

COP, from pledges to progress: Navigating the climate change landscape for 27 years

COP, from pledges to progress- Navigating the climate change landscape for 27 years
COP-28 aims to pave solid future pathways to address the urgency of the climate crisis as it reaches unprecedented levels.

Climate change, Governance and public sector management

Uniting the G7 and G20 to tackle climate change

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The G7 and G20 recognize the paramount importance of innovation in steering economies toward a more sustainable future.

Agriculture and natural resources, Economics, Water

Managing water resources in agriculture can ensure food and water security

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The unsustainable use of water resources in agriculture will have severe implications for future food and water security.