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Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
Proper design of policy incentives and the right mix of recycling, incineration, and other waste management methods through integrated planning can help protect public health and the environment in a sustainable way.
Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
Legislative and regulatory reforms are crucial to shifting toward a seamless, harmonized, and paper-less trade system.
A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
The availability of insurance for high-risk projects gives investors the confidence to pursue green investments.
Advance country preparation and global collaboration are crucial to the efficient, effective, and equitable delivery of the future vaccine.