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IAEA is partnering with a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific to transform plastic waste into valuable materials through the use of radiation technology.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
Despite welcome progress on universal access to electricity, the transition to renewable energy is faltering at a time when multiple shocks are hitting Asia and the Pacific hard.
As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.
A wide range of new solutions is able to avoid, reduce, collect, recycle, and clean up plastic waste.
Putting in place policies, systems, and infrastructure for e-government helped improve efficiency, transparency, and people’s access and participation.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.