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The globalization of commerce requires consistent laws and regulations not only to authorize but also to regulate electronic communications.
The Green Freight Initiative in the Greater Mekong Subregion is improving fuel efficiency and reducing costs and emissions of trucking companies.
Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
New treaty standards give developing economies stronger taxing rights over resource activities and align policies with global sustainability goals.
Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.
The tea industry needs to improve productivity and explore value chain opportunities while maintaining quality and brand uniqueness.
A project in the Republic of Korea formed small firms into training consortiums to enhance their workers’ skills and improve overall productivity.