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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.
Large-scale reversal of deforestation can be achieved through effective interventions and finance mechanisms that support conservation initiatives.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.
Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.
This report provides a framework for implementing commercially viable distributed electrification solutions and shares lessons from a pilot in the Philippines.
Regional financial cooperation has strengthened Asian economies and made them more resilient, but attention toward this important work has waned in recent years.
The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
Granular socioeconomic data assists digital nomads make informed decisions about their destinations and helps policymakers address disparities and foster growth.
Adopt a risk-based and phased approach toward recovery and enhance public–private collaboration to ensure safe and seamless travel.