Erik Berglof and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Investing in Global Health and Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Beijing, August 18, 2026

Building Nature into Infrastructure: Turning Biodiversity Commitments into Better Investments

The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution poses a growing threat to the environment and the economy. Actions are needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss while advancing sustainable development. As countries implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, attention is increasingly turning from commitments to implementation. For AIIB, this means identifying practical ways to integrate biodiversity considerations and nature-based solutions (NbS) into infrastructure investments that deliver lasting economic, environmental and social benefits.

Beijing, August 14, 2026

Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow Through a Broader Sustainability Lens

Climate has rightly been central to the conversation around sustainable infrastructure for much of the past decade. However, infrastructure performance is also shaped by interconnected environmental and social factors. AIIB’s 2025 Sustainability Report reflects this broader lens, showing how these factors can affect long-term asset and portfolio performance.

Beijing, August 13, 2026

How Technology Enhances the Development Impact of Infrastructure

At a busy urban crossroads, infrastructure is easy to see. Cars move through lanes. Buses stop and start. Pedestrians wait at crossings. Traffic lights guide the flow of movement through the city.

Beijing, August 10, 2026

Our Most Diverse Class Yet: Highlights from the 2026 Global Internship Program

Our Global Internship Program just had its biggest year. We received 14,352 applications from 158 economies for 38 internship positions – our largest applicant pool since the program launched in 2018, and a clear sign that interest in AIIB’s Young Talent Programs keeps growing.