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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.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
COP14 resolutions reinforce ADB’s mandate to support DMCs in meeting their obligations through strengthened safeguards.
In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.
Timor-Leste can give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.
Rebuilding trust in the reliability and stability of cloud services requires stronger security measures from financial institutions.
A step-by-step guide explains the rationalization process and the key considerations and analytical requirements of each stage.