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The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.
In the Republic of Korea, K-water offers smart solutions for managing limited water resources to supply increasing demand in cities.
Efforts of the People's Republic of China to achieve environmentally balanced growth through eco-compensation have important global ramifications.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.
Design projects with high economic impact and share dividends with investors and communities through hometown investment funds, land trusts, and other instruments.
An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.