How Block Heater Technology Can Reduce Carbon and Air Pollution Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Field-testing Climate-Smart Rice Farming in Three Countries Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.
Making the Right Investments to Achieve Food Security in Asia and the Pacific This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.
Advanced Battery Technology to Integrate Intermittent Renewables in the Maldives The Maldives is adopting advanced low-carbon technologies to reduce emissions and diesel imports with the help of the Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism.
Why Real Estate Investors Must Adopt Sustainable Design Integrating renewable energy features with architecture can help property developers save a lot of money over time.
How Data Is Revolutionizing Risk Finance Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Taking a Sustainable and Holistic Approach to Water Resources Management With the Integrated Water Resources Management approach, sustaining water resources is a collaborative effort in Bhutan.
Using Parametric Insurance to Address Rapid Post-Disaster Financing Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
Creating a Not-for-Profit Fund for Disaster Risk Management In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
Risk Transfer Options for the Climate Vulnerable Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.