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Harmonizing the definition and measurement of circularity drives better policies and stronger cooperation.
Investment facilitation, stronger grids, financing systems, and delivery capacity can help turn renewable potential into investments.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.
Environment-friendly development policies helped the Republic of Korea reduce carbon emissions while sustaining high economic growth.
The Maldives is adopting advanced low-carbon technologies to reduce emissions and diesel imports with the help of the Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism.
The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
Banks need to update their business models as competition from fintechs disrupts the supply chain finance market.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.