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To Reach Net Zero, Trade Must Be a Climate Solution For Asia and the Pacific

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These charts illustrate Asia and the Pacific’s growing role in production and trade, which are key drivers of climate change-related emissions. To reach net zero, Asian countries need to take action immediately.

These charts illustrate Asia and the Pacific’s growing role in production and trade, which are key drivers of climate change-related emissions. To reach net zero, Asian countries need to take action immediately.

Published: 30 January 2024

After COP28: Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems

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The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai marked the historic inclusion of health in climate discussions, highlighting the urgent need for resilient health systems amid climate change. Nations are now working to adopt the Climate and Health Declaration, which recognizes the intertwined future of climate change and health.

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai marked the historic inclusion of health in climate discussions, highlighting the urgent need for resilient health systems amid climate change. Nations are now working to adopt the Climate and Health Declaration, which recognizes the intertwined future of climate change and health.

Published: 26 January 2024

Strategies for Rapidly Decoupling Carbon Dioxide Emissions from GDP in Asia and the Pacific

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Asia and the Pacific, accounting for 60% of global CO2 emissions, face the critical task of decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions amid varied economic statuses, from high-income nations to emerging economies, each grappling with unique challenges.

Asia and the Pacific, accounting for 60% of global CO2 emissions, face the critical task of decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions amid varied economic statuses, from high-income nations to emerging economies, each grappling with unique challenges.

Published: 15 December 2023

Climate Finance: How Countries Can Develop National Strategies for Carbon Markets

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Governments face risks and opportunities when developing national strategies for using carbon markets to transition to a low-carbon economy.

Governments face risks and opportunities when developing national strategies for using carbon markets to transition to a low-carbon economy.

Published: 11 December 2023

Coming to Terms with Battery Storage for Renewable Energy

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Kelly Hewitt, an ADB Principal Energy Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in gas market regulation and reform, energy efficiency, climate mitigation, and renewable energy, defines key terms related to battery storage for renewable energy.

Kelly Hewitt, an ADB Principal Energy Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in gas market regulation and reform, energy efficiency, climate mitigation, and renewable energy, defines key terms related to battery storage for renewable energy.

Published: 6 September 2023

Navigating A Just Transition: Leave No One Behind in the Battle Against Climate Change

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Countries in Asia and the Pacific face challenges and opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon future. Clear plans and coordinated efforts can make the difference.

Countries in Asia and the Pacific face challenges and opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon future. Clear plans and coordinated efforts can make the difference.

Published: 29 August 2023

Global Warning: Asia is Critical to Addressing Climate Change

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Asia emits about half of the world’s global greenhouse gas emissions and that figure is set to increase if the right policies are not put in place.

Asia emits about half of the world’s global greenhouse gas emissions and that figure is set to increase if the right policies are not put in place.

Published: 2 May 2023

Navigating Climate Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy

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The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the shift towards a sustainable future.

The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the shift towards a sustainable future.

Published: 27 June 2023

Your Questions Answered: How Do We Achieve Decarbonization?

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Jonathan Walters, an economist and senior advisor for the infrastructure consulting firm Castalia and Akiko Terada-Hagiwara, an ADB Principal Economist, answer questions on how to work through the issues towards decarbonization in Asia and the Pacific.

Jonathan Walters, an economist and senior advisor for the infrastructure consulting firm Castalia and Akiko Terada-Hagiwara, an ADB Principal Economist, answer questions on how to work through the issues towards decarbonization in Asia and the Pacific.

Published: 8 August 2022

Plastic Waste and The Circular Economy

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Instead of finding ways to manage the growing amounts of plastic waste, solutions should aim to generate less waste, something that a circular economy could achieve.

Instead of finding ways to manage the growing amounts of plastic waste, solutions should aim to generate less waste, something that a circular economy could achieve.

Published: 27 January 2022

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