Call for Papers: “Accelerating Climate Action in Asia – Fiscal Policy Solutions” Conference

Are you conducting research on climate change, fiscal policy, or green finance in Asia? The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), in collaboration with SOAS University of London, invites submissions for the upcoming conference and edited volume on “Accelerating Climate Action in Asia: Fiscal Policy Solutions.” The event will take place July 9–10, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.

This call seeks original papers that propose innovative fiscal strategies to accelerate climate action across Asia and the Pacific, while also ensuring long-term economic and fiscal sustainability.

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About the Conference and Volume

The challenge of addressing the climate crisis in Asia while maintaining fiscal health has never been more urgent. Governments in the region face escalating risks from global warming, extreme weather, and environmental degradation. As nations invest in resilient infrastructure, green technology, and sustainable development, they must balance these expenditures with the need to avoid excessive debt and preserve fiscal stability.

This conference and accompanying edited volume will bring together research that uncovers effective fiscal policy mechanisms to address climate-related challenges. While a global perspective is welcomed, papers focused on Asia and the Pacific are especially encouraged.

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Themes and Topics

Paper topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Mainstreaming climate risk into public finance

• Green budgeting and climate-adjusted fiscal frameworks

• Fiscal implications of renewable energy investment

• Climate adaptation, just transitions, and government finance

• Carbon pricing, emissions trading, and tax revenue use

• Green technology, green subsidies, and sustainable procurement

• Fiscal policy and mobilizing private capital

• Sovereign and climate risk management

• Modelling tools for climate-aligned fiscal planning

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Submission Guidelines

• Submit a full paper (5,000–7,000 words) including a 200-word abstract and references

• Clearly include research background, results, conclusions, and author details

• Deadline: April 30, 2025

• Submit via the official ADB submission portal

Only original, unpublished papers will be considered. Submissions must not infringe on copyright or other rights.

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Funding

Travel and accommodation support will be provided for one author per accepted paper, provided the author is a citizen of an ADB member economy.
To confirm your country’s eligibility, view the full ADB member list.

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Eligibility

This call is open to:

• Researchers, academics, and graduate students

• Policy professionals and economists

• Practitioners working in climate finance, sustainability, or development

• Authors from ADB member countries (preferred for funding support)

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Selection Criteria

Submitted papers will be judged based on:

• Originality

• Analytical rigor

• Policy relevance in the Asian context

• Coherence and readability

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Important Dates

• April 30, 2025 – Submission deadline

• May 9, 2025 – Announcement of accepted papers

• July 9–10, 2025 – Conference held in Tokyo, Japan

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Organizing Committee

• John Beirne – Asian Development Bank

• Donghyun Park – Asian Development Bank

• Arief Ramayandi – ADB Institute

• Ulrich Volz – SOAS University of London

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Contact

For inquiries, please email: secretariat06@events.adb.org

For updates and submission information, visit the Call for papers website

For more opportunities, visit the Opportunities for Youth website

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Why Submit?

• Present your work on an international platform

• Contribute to forward-thinking climate and fiscal policy

• Get published in a prestigious edited volume

• Network with regional experts and scholars

• Receive travel and accommodation support if eligible

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If your research focuses on the intersection of fiscal policy and climate action in Asia, this is your chance to share your work, influence future policies, and connect with global thought leaders. Submit your paper by April 30, 2025, and help drive fiscal innovation for a more sustainable future.