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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.
Singapore is transforming its drainage system into re-naturalized streams and bioswales that enhance urban living.
Regional financial cooperation has strengthened Asian economies and made them more resilient, but attention toward this important work has waned in recent years.
A partnership between the government education department and a non-government organization in the Philippines gives a blueprint for improving access to basic education.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
In a world of disruptive changes, Asian countries need to rethink education and skills training to build a resilient and agile workforce.
A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.