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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.
Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
Embracing small business banking opportunities, and tackling operational efficiency, data and technology challenges can help Asian banks weather the storm.
A study examines the potential of three applications to scale up and recommends policy actions to support digital adoption.
The Asian Development Bank shares its experience in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in metropolitan Manila.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
Balance development and comfort using global standards, building information modelling, vibration monitoring, and resilient track designs.
In the Solomon Islands, the approach combined short-term actions with low potential for future regret with long-term options for future climate conditions.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Gender tip sheets make the business case for mainstreaming gender goals into finance, renewable energy, agribusiness, and other private sector projects.