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Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
In Southeast Asia, big data can help transform the delivery of education, health care, and social welfare and protection services.
The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.
Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.
Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.
The Dhaka and Western Zone grid expansion project is using high-level tech applications to raise efficiency, cut emissions, and build climate resilience.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.