Three bar charts for 2022, 2023 and 2024, showing the number of ADB approved projects per risk classification category. Heading reads "ADB investments marked by high project risk".

The ADB has increased investments in energy projects deemed highly risky for people & the environment.

Meanwhile, it is documenting less and less consultation with communities.

✋ The bank must live up to its own safeguards & standards

#ADBNews #AccountabilityInDevelopment

Photo of conference centre with a welcome banner for the Asian Development Bank annual meeting. The sky is blue and several people are walking into the centre.

We’re at the #ADBAnnualMeeting in Milan this week, calling for stronger accountability, an improved energy policy, and faster, fairer progress on a just energy transition.

Follow us & @rightsindevt.bsky.social for updates.

#ADBNews #JustTransition #StrongSafeguardsNow #AccountabilityInDevelopment