As the pandemic continues to affect global trade, governments need to take measures now to be better prepared for future disruptions.
The risk of “de-risking” – the process of international banks disassociating from financial partners, such as small remittance providers and local banks – is that it could push people out of the financial system completely.
Lost or discarded fishing gear has become a growing menace in our oceans, killing sea life and contributing to plastic pollution that threatens humans as well.
Blue credits offer an innovative financing approach for attracting private capital to oceans health improvement projects.
Pollution from plastic waste poses a grave threat to our marine ecosystem of the ‘Nursery of the Seas,’ as well as a food security risk for communities living in coastal areas.
Effective and planned shoreline management would trigger activities for tourism, and support development of ocean and beach landscape, conserve biodiversity along with coastal people’s livelihood.
Marine protected areas are a powerful way to allow ocean life to rebound while at the same time supporting tourism, local communities and sustainable fishing
A pioneering initiative to transform defunct offshore oil platforms into artificial reefs could help unlock the power of the ocean to heal itself from the damage done by humans.
Cleaning the world’s oceans and keeping them clean is a gargantuan task that will involve far-reaching projects backed by innovative forms of financing
The future of Nauru depends on the complex task of rehabilitating the land on the inner plateau of this Pacific island nation.
It is our collective responsibility to take care of and protect our oceans if we want to live longer, better, and healthier.
As the Delta variant rips across Asia, countries must double down on established best practices and accelerate vaccination programs wherever possible.
As vaccines are rolled out across Asia and the Pacific, governments need to ensure equitable and transparent distribution. They also need to undertake deep healthcare reforms to manage future health crises. ADB's top health expert answers the pertinent questions.
A harmonized set of industry-wide health and safety protocols are necessary for travel and tourism to recover.
