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In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
This policy brief looks at three scenarios for reviving tourism: promoting domestic tourism, bilateral travel bubbles, and subregional travel bubbles.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Creating a market for green business requires policies that help businesses make or save money from environmental compliance.
Myanmar has taken steps to improve its education sector to advance inclusive growth and reduce poverty.
As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.