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A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
This piece offers practical advice as to why working with civil society is important in the Pacific and how greater engagement between CSOs, government, and the Asian Development Bank can be achieved.
In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
Rather than leveling an existing forest to build a new business park, JTC Corporation adopted an ecologically sensitive approach that retained the natural elements, thereby creating an environment where both businesses and biodiversity could thrive.
Risk reduction, retention, and transfer are risk management approaches that can be used to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Increasingly, businesses in Asia are looking for innovative solutions to environment and climate change challenges, while pursuing their corporate goals.