How the People’s Republic of China is Planning for a Greener, More Sustainable Future
The 14th five-year economic Plan presents a unique opportunity to transition toward high-quality development by addressing the social and environmental challenges that have emerged after decades of rapid growth.
For Clean Oceans, Action Must be Local and Global
For maximum impact in the effort to clean the world’s oceans, we need to reduce the use of plastic, improve waste management and build capacity for large-scale clean up.
In the People’s Republic of China, Helping Women Will Help the Environment
Gender equality needs to be at the forefront to make environmental policies more effective and to speed the full recovery from COVID-19.
Prioritize Nature in Asia-Pacific’s COVID-19 Recovery
Countries in Asia and the Pacific region depend on natural resources for jobs, livelihood, health and well-being. We need to protect these valuable resources as we emerge from the pandemic.
Businesses Need to Take a Green Path to Recovery After COVID-19
To ensure that we have an economic recovery that benefits people and the planet, we should scale up investments in businesses that provide environmental benefits.
The Ghost Gear that Haunts the World’s Oceans
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.
The Health of Asia’s Rivers Lies Both in the Cities and on the Farms
Solutions that include both urban and rural environments, and the connections between the two, are needed to improve river health in Asia and the Pacific.
For Healthier Cities, It's Time We Gave Them Some (Green) Space
During the pandemic, people in cities have seen how valuable green space is for mental and physical health. We should protect and expand green space and make its benefits accessible to all.
We Need To Do Whatever it Takes to Improve Air Quality
Now is the time to take advantage of the clean air being experienced in many cities across Asia. We must not support a “quick and dirty” post-COVID-19 recovery plan that returns pollution to the region’s skies.
Back to Blue: Let’s Value Our Oceans Again
Blue credits offer an innovative financing approach for attracting private capital to oceans health improvement projects.