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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
Public oversight of ESG disclosure is vital to preventing greenwashing and protecting investors until robust legal frameworks are established.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
A fintech company uses blockchain technology and digital IDs to help ensure that aid reaches the right person at the right time.
Five critical reforms can bolster global health systems against pandemics, climate change, and emerging infectious disease threats.
Knowledge of a startup’s technology, human resources, marketability, and growth potential lowers the risks of venture capital investments.
In Bangladesh, improvements in rural roads and markets paved the way for women’s empowerment.
Seoul conducted stabilization work to cover the garbage, and restored Nanjido into a nature sanctuary now enjoyed by millions of visitors.
The Republic of Korea is testing drone technology in a variety of applications, including construction, agriculture, health care, and law enforcement.