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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.

Tackling undernutrition in children under 5 years of age requires political will, resources, and a focus on results.

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.

There are no legal conflicts between the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union and Codex Alimentarius, but there is some confusion.

This piece highlights how sustainable tourism development can support the empowerment of women and minorities.  

In the People's Republic of China, Yichang city is building a sustainable urban transport system with a bus rapid transit corridor as its backbone.

Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.

In the People’s Republic of China, food delivery businesses are finding innovative ways of reducing, reusing, recycling, and replacing plastic packaging.

Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.

A project in the Republic of Korea formed small firms into training consortiums to enhance their workers’ skills and improve overall productivity.