Rethinking Our Roles to Address South Asia’s Flood Problems
The region’s tragic monsoon floods show the importance of scaling up disaster risk reduction efforts before new emergencies unfold.
Revive Our Rivers, Save Our Cities
Declaring rivers as “living entities” can help protect them from pollution and make the cities along their banks more livable.
Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction
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.
Scale Up Finance for Fish, Forests and Birds to Fight Climate Change
Innovative financing is needed for nature-based solutions, which protect biodiversity and combat climate change.
Singapore Providing Test-Bed for Effectiveness of Floating Solar
Singapore is home to the world’s largest test-bed for a floating solar photo voltaic power generation system, the results of which will be watched keenly by ADB and many others.
Small Businesses Can Help Drive a Green Recovery from the Pandemic
Small and medium-sized enterprises make up more than 96% of all Asian businesses. Their survival and resilience is essential for a green recovery.
South Asia Confronts Displacement of People by Disasters
Environmental events are uprooting people around South Asia. By taking actions now, governments can reduce the likelihood of future humanitarian crises and maximize the possibilities that people can remain in their communities or safely relocate.
Strengthening Country Safeguard Systems: Common Approaches for Better Results
I was in India a couple of weeks ago when the parliament had just passed the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2013.
Strengthening Resilience Key to Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific
Together, we must build the capacity of institutions in the region to cope with shocks.
Supporting PRC's "Mother River" Will Help Achieve Ecological Civilization
Vice-President Stephen Groff gives an update from his visit to the Upper Yangtze River region in the People’s Republic of China.