EU Regulation: Curbing Forest Conversion for Agriculture Comes at a Price The EU’s regulation to reduce tropical deforestation caused by agriculture will be crucial, but it may impose severe short-term costs on smallholders.
Reducing Viet Nam’s Plastic Pollution through Digital Data Access to information, evidence, and policy development help identify situations and monitor the effects of policy interventions.
Improving Public Health in Sri Lanka through Enhanced Sugary Drinks Taxation Adjust the tax rate in response to inflation and income growth to sustain its potency in discouraging sugar-sweetened beverages consumption.
Leveraging Nuclear Technology for Plastic Waste Management IAEA is partnering with a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific to transform plastic waste into valuable materials through the use of radiation technology.
A Two-Pronged Approach to Improving the Sustainability of Kazakhstan’s Heat Sector Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating.
A Circular Economy Solution to Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Concrete A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
Mitigating Emerging Food Security Risks in Rice Markets Building the resilience of rice markets is key to ensuring food security amid increasing prices and climate risks in Asia and the Pacific.
Opportunities in Applying Digital Solutions to Plastic Waste Management in Viet Nam A study examines the potential of three applications to scale up and recommends policy actions to support digital adoption.
Climate Mitigation Opportunities in the Planned Global Plastics Treaty Countries can meet goals for climate change and the planned global plastics treaty through investments, technologies, and financing with co-benefits.
A Sustainable Model for Water-Saving Irrigation in Yuanmou County A public–private partnership project in the People's Republic of China improved farmers’ production and income by building an integrated smart irrigation system.