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In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
An after-school program for teens that develops technical competence in 21st-century skills is being replicated across the country and beyond.
Enhancing internet connectivity, data security, and workers’ digital skills can reduce the digital gap in Central Asia.
Investment facilitation, stronger grids, financing systems, and delivery capacity can help turn renewable potential into investments.
Empowering women as leaders and innovators can make resilience projects using inclusive smart urban water infrastructure solutions more impactful.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.