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Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.

Chronic respiratory disease screening and management through digital spirometry can improve lung health outcomes in Asia and the Pacific.

As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.

The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments. 

Wholesale and retail trade, textiles, construction, electronics, and food and beverage show high circularity potential. 

Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.

Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.

Organizations can limit their vulnerability to cyber attacks by being more transparent in how they respond.