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Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.
Public oversight of ESG disclosure is vital to preventing greenwashing and protecting investors until robust legal frameworks are established.
An after-school program for teens that develops technical competence in 21st-century skills is being replicated across the country and beyond.
Gender tip sheets make the business case for mainstreaming gender goals into finance, renewable energy, agribusiness, and other private sector projects.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
Science-based solutions help rural communities manage water resources sustainably and build resilience against climate change impacts.
Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.