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The Republic of Korea takes quick and decisive action to control the spread of the virus and to mitigate risks to public health.

The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.

The pandemic opens an opportunity to reset CAREC’s aviation industry through green lanes and domestic tourism, among others.  

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

Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.

In Southeast Asia, big data can help transform the delivery of education, health care, and social welfare and protection services.

Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.

The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.

East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.