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Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.

Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.

Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services. 

The Asian Development Bank shares its experience in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in metropolitan Manila.

Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.

Bioplastics industry development hinges on strategic direction and vision, environmental sustainability, and better waste management.

Looking at the next 10 years, global risk experts place environmental risks among not only the most likely, but also the most impactful risks.

Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.

Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.

A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.