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A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.

The lack of a dedicated financial mechanism to address climate-related loss and damage underscores the need for innovative ways to address this funding gap.

An electricity trading project between Indonesia and Malaysia is lowering power costs, raising revenue and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.

Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.

A tech startup in Australia is piloting the use of blockchain in ensuring traceability, provenance, and authentication in the supply chain.

Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.

Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones. 

Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.