Moffatt & Nichol is proud to announce its participation as a technical partner in the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Maritime Decarbonization Initiative, a regional effort to accelerate the sustainable and climate-resilient transition of ports and shipping across developing member countries (DMCs).
The partnership was formally marked during the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank, which took place in Milan from May 4-7, 2025. ADB has launched a new funding framework for maritime decarbonization and green ports, including the establishment of the Sustainable and Resilient Maritime Fund. Following the signing ceremony, Miluše Tichavska and Nick Lewis participated as both contributors and panelists during a series of roundtables focused on infrastructure resilience, financing, and green maritime transition.
“Moffatt & Nichol brings valuable technical insight to ADB’s flagship Sustainable and Resilient Maritime Initiative,” said Duncan McIntosh, Senior Regional Maritime Specialist for ADB. “Their expertise will help ensure that investments—through the forthcoming Fund and beyond—are grounded in practical design and implementation, enabling our client countries to develop resilient, future-ready port infrastructure.”
The initiative responds to a pressing global challenge. With 90% of global trade moving by sea, maritime transport accounts for 3% of global GHG emissions, placing it on par with the world’s sixth largest emitting country. Seaports, especially those in developing countries, which handle 60% of maritime goods, face significant exposure to sea-level rise and climate impacts. Addressing emissions and vulnerability at the port level is an essential step to building a more sustainable and resilient global supply chain.
Miluše Tichavska, Green Ports & Sustainability Director, said, “This partnership represents a meaningful step toward aligning infrastructure development with sustainability goals. With ADB, we’re working to ensure that ports are not just efficient, but resilient, future-ready, and a vital part of the solution to global decarbonization.”
“This initiative offers real momentum for the region”, added Hiep Khuong, Director of Business Development for Southeast Asia. “It creates space and drivers for regional collaboration and investment to help ports achieve sustainable growth while meeting the unique challenges of the region.”
Our businesses in Asia-Pacific started in 1960s and since then we have served more than 300 projects making a positive impact in various countries in the region. Today Moffatt & Nichol is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region to better serve existing global clients and establish a strategic foothold for future growth in one of the world’s most dynamic maritime markets. We have established growing offices in Sydney and Brisbane, with presences in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Singapore. These strategically positioned hubs enable us to deliver comprehensive services throughout the region combining our global expertise with deep local knowledge, leadership and relationships.
Moffatt & Nichol will contribute expertise in port planning, sustainability and decarbonization technical innovation, and infrastructure resilience to support ADB’s goals. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment: to drive sustainable growth through climate-ready infrastructure and meaningful partnerships. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to stand alongside ADB in shaping a greener, more resilient maritime future.
