The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), as a member of the Multilateral Development Bank Working Group and partner of the Sustainable Procurement Resource Hub, is sharing an Asian Development Bank (ADB)‑led call for policy briefs on Advancing Sustainable Procurement for Climate‑Resilient and Inclusive Development.

The call seeks policy‑relevant research and practical insights that demonstrate how sustainable public procurement can support climate action, inclusive growth, and innovation. Abstracts are invited across three thematic areas:

• driving green and circular transitions;
• fostering inclusive and locally anchored economies; and
• enabling governance and policy frameworks for effective SPP.

Abstract submissions are due 13 February 2026. Selected authors will be invited to develop full policy briefs for presentation at the MDB Sustainable Procurement Forum and publication through SPRH.

Further details, including terms of reference and submission instructions, are available via the Sustainable Procurement Resource Hub.

 This Call for Policy Briefs is led and administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on behalf of the MDB Working Group. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is sharing this announcement as a member of the Working Group and a signatory to the related joint statement. All submissions and related queries should be directed to ADB in accordance with the instructions provided.