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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.
Life cycle assessments and complex value optimization are holistic approaches in measuring investment impacts.
A technical assistance project helped identify and prepare projects and reforms with regional impact.
Turkmenistan is adopting international food safety standards to safeguard public health and to boost the trade of agro-food products.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
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.
Shifting to a low-carbon economy entails drastic reductions in fossil fuel use and emissions as well as structural adjustments.
ADB’s Triple A initiative empowers atoll nations to tackle climate change and secure a resilient future through transformational adaptation strategies.
Strengthening the capacity of the new lake authority was a critical success factor in implementing an integrated lake basin management project.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.