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To avoid large economic losses from climate change, Southeast Asia can lead the way in global climate action by shifting towards a low-carbon economy.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
Cross-border trade, marketing, and supply chains are reshaping diets across Asia, limiting the effectiveness of national policies.
Field testing in Malaysia and the Philippines shows how modular water treatment systems perform under real coastal water conditions.
Moa House is an innovative model that improves living conditions by reducing project timelines and providing infrastructure for hard-to-redevelop low-rise homes.
A Korean firm develops a low-maintenance flowmeter that can measure a wide variation of sewage flow rates to improve efficiency and prevent flooding.
In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.