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এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং Download ​ Amidst news of Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project’s declining supply and nearing depletion and the thede-rating of the Ilijan Combined-Cycle GasTurbine Plant which is partly to blame for therecent Luzon Grid red alert, the Departmentof Energy and members of Congress are positioning fossil gas as the new preferred fuel.The Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 andpending legislations at the Senate and HouseEnergy Committees envision a “world-class,investment-driven and efficient” fossil gasmidstream and downstream industries thatwould develop the country as the LNG tradingand trans-shipment hub of Asia-Pacific. This vision comes at the cost of energy security, equity, and sustainability. CEED recommends thefollowing measures to minimize the tradeoffsof gas’ energy trilemma:This report seeks to provide an overview ofthe Philippine fossil gas landscape today, andtakes stock of proposed policies, laws, andplans for the upstream, midstream, and downstream fossil gas industries and their implications to energy security, power rates, criticalecological areas, and climate goals Latest News Latest Publication AIIB Project Tracker Latest Events/Activities Media

এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং Towards a swift and just end to coal Read More NGO Forum on ADB’s Critique of the ADB’s 2021 Energy Policy Working Paper Read More NGO Forum on ADB Joint Reflections on the ADB Draft Energy Policy Read More Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2021 Statement Latest News Latest Publication ADB Project Tracker Latest Events/Activities Media Read More More than 60 Asian CSOs call on ADB to clarify details of its coal retirement mechanism proposal before COP26 announcement Read More Towards a swift and just end to coal:A statement of civil society and communities in Asia-Pacific urging the ADB not to gamble with our climate plight with a premature coal buy-out scheme Read More Letter to ADB Board of Directors regarding upcoming vote on the ADB’s 2021 Energy Policy (R-paper) Read More NGO Forum on ADB’s Critique of the ADB’s 2021 Energy Policy Working Paper Read More

প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং Latest News Sign the 1M Petition ADB Project Tracker Media Role of Private Sector and Financial Intermediaries in ADB’s Energy Sector Investments ​ 3 May 2018 | Manila, Philippines এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030

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CASES COMMUNICATION WITH AIIB EVENTS SUGGESTED READINGS FAQ STATEMENTS LETTERS Re: Virtual Consultations Hosted by AIIB on the Energy Sector Strategy Update To: Mr. Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Mr. Ludger Schuknecht, V.P. and Corporate Secretary, AIIB Sir Danny Alexander, V.P., Policy and Strategy, AIIB Mr. Bob Pickard, D.G., Communications Department, AIIB AIIB Board of Directors – Via Email – Over the course of last week’s virtual consultations hosted by the AIIB on the Energy Sector Strategy Update, we hoped to join and engage in discussions in good faith. However, while we appreciate this gesture from the Bank towards expanding the process for public input on the Strategy Update, several key concerns – despite being raised consistently in writing and during online discussions – have yet to be addressed. As a result, following a collective deliberation, we are writing once again to highlight key issues of contention. With all due respect, we firmly reiterate our shared perspective that the consultation sessions as scheduled do not provide an opportunity for meaningful and inclusive dialogue between diverse sectors of civil society across the institution’s membership and the responsible Bank representatives – necessary not least because of the major implications on the future possibilities for just transition and the livelihood prospects of populations across borrowing nations of the Bank’s membership as well as meeting global climate ambitions. ​ READ MORE FORUM'S LATEST LETTERS SENT TO AIIB ​ ​​ Civil Society Engagement and Issues of Concern Regarding Meaningful Participation at the AIIB Annual Meeting 2024 NGO Forum on ADB’s Comments on the AIIB Project-affected People's Mechanism (PPM) Re: AIIB’s Virtual Consultation Sessions on the Energy Sector Strategy Update AIIB’s Extended Deadline for Public Input on the Energy Sector Strategy Update AIIB response regarding the Extended Deadline for Public Input on the AIIB Energy Sector Strategy Collective Statement For the Energy Sector Strategy Update Re: AIIB’s Call for Public Input on the Energy Sector Strategy Update AIIB's Response: 'AIIB’s Call for Public Input on the Energy Sector Strategy Update' Follow Up Correspondence Concerning the 2022 Energy Sector Strategy Update ​ Open Statement on Collective Concerns Re: AIIB’s 2022 Energy Sector Strategy Update 15th July 2022 We, the undersigned civil society groups from across Asia, the Levant, Europe, and the Americas are advancing the following key points of concern in relation to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Energy Sector Strategy Update, specifically in light of the opaque drafting process underway and the absence of meaningful opportunities for public engagement.[1] I. Process for the Energy Sector Strategy Update: Neither Inclusive Nor Meaningful While we acknowledge that the AIIB management extended the deadline for public submissions of written comments and scheduled a series of online discussions, we firmly reiterate our shared perspective that the compressed nature of the period for public comment – including the ad hoc, last minute set of virtual consultations – has not provided the space for meaningful and inclusive dialogues between diverse sectors of civil society across the institution’s membership and the responsible Bank representatives.[2] Our reasons for raising concerns about the process at hand are numerous,[3] but include: ​ READ MORE FORUM'S LATEST STATEMENTS SENT TO AIIB ​ Collective Statement For the Energy Sector Strategy Update Collective Call for a New Forward-Looking AIIB Energy Sector Strategy

Unpacking ADB and AIIB’s False Narrative in COP29 The global climate crisis has undeniably reached alarming levels, with unprecedented record-breaking temperatures. Recent studies showed that June 2024 marked the thirteenth consecutive month of record-high global temperatures and the twelfth month of consistently breaching the 1.5°C threshold pre-industrial levels of surface air temperature. The acceleration of global warming and extreme weather events, particularly in Asia being the most climate-vulnerable region, has brought devastating loss of life and destruction to communities, underlining the urgency of addressing the crisis. The region has experienced its hottest summers, driest winters, and strongest typhoons. In the past months, different countries in Asia were swallowed by severe flooding, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and many others. The prolonged and accelerating high temperatures are just the tip of an iceberg to picture the threats of this ecological crisis globally. Continue reading NGO Forum on ADB's 17 September 2024 Mr. Jin Liqun President Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Dear Pres. Jin, We have reviewed your response to our letter requesting formal civil society panel sessions (sent August 30) and concluded that the program remains unchanged per your website's schedule . Therefore, we regretfully decline this year’s participation at the AIIB Annual Meeting in Uzbekistan and are calling for a boycott of the event by our network. However, we acknowledge that some members may attend the meeting in person while supporting the Forum network's boycott and its principles. Continue reading NGO Forum comments on ADB ESF R-paper Following NGO Forum on ADB network and allies call for redrafting the ADB ESF W-paper we acknowledge the substantial changes made to the current R-paper. We have also appreciated the lengthy in-person discussion held with the Office of the Safeguards team in Manila following the release of the R-paper. We are pleased that some key revisions and additions that were advocated for by civil society that are reflected in the R-paper include – 120-day disclosure period for sovereign projects Common Approach: Commitment to applying the requirements among the co-financiers that are the most stringent or protective of the project-affected persons and/or the environment The Financial Intermediaries annex is now included in the overall ESF framework Read Read Read Read

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এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং ADB's Response to the Forum Network's Draft ESF Comments Submission Read More Collective Civil Society Statement on ESF Draft: Calling for an Overhaul and Immediate Redrafting Read More PH CSO Statement re: ADB’s Draft Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Latest News Sign the 1M Petition Related Documents Backgrounder ADB Project Tracker COVID19 Loan Tracker Read More Ripple Effect: Exhibition to Highlight Damaging Impact of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Projects Read More Joint civil society statement for a robust, rights-based and just safeguards policy at the ADB Read More 1 Million Signature for a robust, rights-based and just ADB safeguards policy! Read More Civil Society Input and Recommendations on the Stakeholder Engagement Plan Read More Civil society recommendations on the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) consultation process Read More

এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং Joint civil society statement for a robust, rights-based and just safeguards policy at the ADB List of Safeguard Documents Forum Closely Monitors SPS Evaluation of ADB SPS Evaluation 2013–2014 The ADB Safeguards: Terrain shifts to Operation Manual 2010 Looking for an older document? Click here .​ Latest News Sign the 1M Petition Related Documents Backgrounder ADB Project Tracker COVID19 Loan Tracker

এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং 2010 Forum’s Comments on the Operations Manual of the new Safeguard Policy Statement (February 2010) 2009 OM Language Recommendations of the Forum (31 July 2009) Comments on the Forum on R-Paper of the Safeguard Policy Statement (14 July 2009) Detailed recommendations for the improvement of the SPS R-paper (15 July 2009) Safeguard Policy Statement: updated Safeguards (June 2009) Comments on the 2nd draft Safeguard Policy Statement United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 8 January 200 2008 Comments on the 2nd draft Safeguard Policy Statement US Department of Treasury, 17 December 2008 US Department of Treasury, 7 December 2008 Gender Action, 5 December 2008 Public Services International, 4 December 2008 International Accountability Project, 4 December 2008 Consolidated IP-SPU workshop participants, 4 December 2008 Forest Peoples Programme, 4 December 2008 NADI, 4 December 2008 World Resources Institute, 4 December 2008 Bank Information Centre, 4 December 2008 NGO Forum on ADB, 4 December 2008 NGO Forum on ADB’s initial comments on the draft Safeguards operations manual, 4 December 2008 Centre for Environmental Justice, 4 December 2008 Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-Law), 3 December 2008 Environmental Defense Fund, 2 December 2008 Central Asia and Caucasus NGOs, 27 November 2008 International Network on Displacement and Resettlement, 20 November 2008 Japan Center for Sustainable Environment and Society (JACSES), 13 November 2008 ADB’s response to Forum’s proposed agenda for the second round SPU consultation, 22 August 2008 Forum’s proposed agenda for the second round SPU consultation, 25 July 2008 Forum’s response to ADB’s consultation plan, 4 July 2008 Safeguards Down the Drain, Hemantha Withanage ADB Environmental Safeguards in Reverse Gear!, Avilash Raoul Country Safeguard Systems approach at the ADB, Jennifer Kalafut Involuntary Resettlement & the Asian Development Bank, Joanna Levitt Safeguarding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Rowena Soriaga Forum’s comments on the Draft SPS, 28 April 2008 BIC’s Comments on the Draft SPS, 30 March 2008 E-Law’s Comments on Draft SPS, 21 March 2008 Downing and Scudder Expert Opinion on ADB SPU, 20 March 2008 ADB’s response to Forum’s Call for Revision of SPS, 7 March 2008 Burmese Civil Society Groups’ Letter to the ADB on SPU, 4 March 2008 Vietnam NGOs’ letter on SPU consultation, 25 February 2008 IAITPTF’s Letter to the ADB on the Draft Safeguard Policy Statement, 22 February 2008 IAP’s Comments on the Draft Safeguard Policy Statement, 19 February 2008 German Economic Minister Letter on the ongoing SPU, 11 February 2008 Forum’s letter to ADB President calling for the revision of the SPS draft, 7 February 2008 Forum’s letter to SPU Team calling for the revision of the SPS draft, 7 February 2008 2007 Act Now! Demand for Greater Safeguards, 23 November 2007 ADB’s Country Safeguards System, November 2007 ADB’s response to Forum’s letters on SPU process, 6 November 2007 Forum’s letter to ADB regarding the SPU Process, 25 October 2007 Forum’s letter to ADB regarding the SPU Process, 24 October 2007 Consultation Draft of the Safeguard Policy Statement, October 2007 Forest People’s Programme’s comments on the OED Special Evaluation Study on the Indigenous Peoples Policy In Search of Middle Ground: Indigenous Peoples, Collective Representation and the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent, Annex to FPP’s comment to the OED Special Evaluation Study on IP Policy, by Marcus Colchester and Fergus MacKay, Forest Peoples Programme, August 2004 A Call to Safeguard Equitable and Sustainable Development in Asia: Collective statement by NGO Forum on ADB regarding the ADB Safeguard Policy Update, March 2007 2006 Comparative Matrix – Environment Policy Weekend Standards Yes to Accountability, 20 April 2006 Open Letter to the ADB president on the Safeguard Policy Update, 16 March 2006 Comparative Matrix – Indigenous Peoples Policy Comparative Matrix – Involuntary Resettlement Policy ADB Resettlement Policy Comparative Matrix, International Accountability Project, November 2006 Snapshots of ADB Disasters Development Debacles Civil Society Says, “No to 2005 ADB Discussion Note- October 2005 ADB Response by Mr. Albab Akanda, Team Leader- 28 September 2005 Civil Society Organization’s letter to ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda – 22 July 2005 Board Approval for the Consolidated Review of the ADB Safeguards Policies – July 2005 Window Dressing for Business? 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এশিয়ান ডেভেলপমেন্ট ব্যাংক (এডিবি) Project Monitoring Energy Campaign Safeguards Public Information Policy Accountability Mechanism Strategy 2030 প্রজেক্ট মনিটরিং Latest News Sign the 1M Petition Related Documents Backgrounder ADB Project Tracker COVID19 Loan Tracker In 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is amidst Phase 3 of its process for revising the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), presenting the first draft of the W paper after two years of consultations. However, the draft falls significantly short of expectations, failing to ensure robust environmental and social safeguarding. ​ The draft ESF’s ‘Vision’ does not commit to the fundamental principle of ‘Do No Harm’ in ADB operations. This omission reflects the disregard for feedback from consultations. Terms like 'materially consistent', 'timely', and 'where applicable' are used ambiguously throughout the document, undermining environmental and social safeguarding accountability. These terms should be replaced with clear, mandatory, and time-bound standards. ​ Despite investing over 40 million USD in Country Safeguard Systems over the past decade, the ADB has not demonstrated successful application of these systems for SPS 2009 implementation. This underscores the need for stringent implementation of the SPS 2009 and the new ESF. Financing should not be approved if borrower systems are less stringent, and any flexibility in applying these systems must be revoked from the ESF. ​ The ESF should prioritize avoiding harm and restoring affected communities and environments to pre-project conditions or better. Its objective should not be aligned with green economic growth, which other ADB policies cover. The ESF must act as a safeguard to prevent and mitigate environmental and social risks comprehensively and on time. ​ The draft ESF introduces the Mitigation Hierarchy without definition and omits critical components such as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA). These assessments are central to the SPS 2009 but are absent in the 170-page document, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the proposed framework. ​ The ESF draft fails to clarify the ADB Project Cycle and its approach to addressing project-related harms. The proposed Common Approach for Co-Financing with other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) lacks commitment to the highest safeguard standards, potentially allowing lower standards to prevail. ADB must ensure the highest social and environmental standards for both standalone and co-financed projects. ​ The draft includes problematic provisions like the treatment of Associated Facilities (AF), which are allowed to circumvent the ESF, contrary to the SPS 2009 policy. Moreover, the ESF is gender-blind, failing to address the fundamental rights and risks faced by women in project-affected areas. Binding language is needed to ensure gender safeguarding from the project design stage throughout the project cycle. ​ Given these significant shortcomings, a full overhaul of the current draft ESF is essential. The ADB Board and Management must revisit the drawing board before finalizing the policy. The subsequent sections of this critique provide detailed analysis and specific concerns raised by civil society and labor organizations, urging a more robust and effective ESF. ​ This comprehensive critique underscores the urgent need for the ADB to strengthen its commitment to environmental and social safeguarding in its revised ESF to ensure sustainable and equitable development outcomes.