As Asia Recovers, Will Green and Social Finance Have Real Impact?
Evidence shows that green and social finance are associated with positive environmental and social outcomes and can contribute to a more sustainable world.
Investments that Consider Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance Issues Can Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
More funds should be allocated to innovative firms and essential projects in the areas of renewable energy, electronic vehicles, storage batteries, hydrogen technology, and carbon capture, usage, and storage.
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.
COVID-19 Shows That Resilient Cities Start with Better Livelihoods for the Poor
Enabling poor households to become more resilient is key to achieving healthy, vibrant and diverse cities of the future.
How to Close Asia’s Insurance Protection Gap
Asia will drive the growth of the global insurance market in the years to come. Technological innovation along with solid financing and the right policies will be needed to make sure as many people as possible in the region get the insurance protection they need.
How to Insure Essential Yet Informal Workers During the Pandemic
Innovative strategies are needed to provide social protections and insurance cover to daily wage earners, contract workers and others in the informal economy.
COVID-19 is Sending Millions of Overseas Workers Back into Southeast Asia’s Rural Areas
With the right policies, enough jobs can be created to employ returning workers and creating the opportunity for a new era in agricultural entrepreneurship in the region.
Using the Flexibility of Civil Society to overcome COVID-19
The local knowledge and adaptability of civil society organizations are proving valuable during the ongoing pandemic.
Asia’s Aging Population Needs a Safe, Supportive Physical Environment
The demand for affordable elderly care services exceeds supply in many parts of Asia. It needs to be addressed in a humane and sustainable way.
How to Protect Asia’s Rapidly Aging Population from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need to strengthen programs and policies affecting older persons both in times of crisis and afterward.