Climate change, Environment

Forests and Climate: Urgent Action Needed at COP29

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Forests play a fundamental role in the global carbon cycle and are one of our most powerful natural allies in combating climate change.

Environment, Finance sector development

Transition Finance and Taxonomy Under the Spotlight in Asia

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Transition finance aims to support an economywide shift toward net zero.

Economics, Governance and public sector management, Regional cooperation and integration, Social development and protection

The Yellow Brick Road to Golden Indonesia 2045: Advice for the New Government

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Indonesia is charting a path toward its long-term vision for sustainable development, known as Golden Indonesia 2045.

Regional cooperation and integration, Social development and protection

Transforming ASEAN: Advancing Regional Integration, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability

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ASEAN's rapid economic growth and robust post-COVID-19 recovery are colliding with rising social challenges and escalating climate risks.

Industry and trade

Development of the Creative Economy in Asia and the Pacific

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The creative economy has emerged as a vital driver of economic growth and resilience, social inclusion and equity, international influence and intercultural dialogue, and sustainable development.

Urban development

Kashima City’s Great Transformation: Where Industry Meets Community

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Kashima’s City's industrial transformation demonstrates the importance of government commitment, collaboration, and communication in driving regional development.

Agriculture and natural resources

Mechanization Driving the Future of Agriculture in Asia

Mechanization Driving the Future of Agriculture in Asia
Agricultural mechanization boosts production by using machinery for tasks like plowing, irrigation, and harvesting to increase efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and alleviate seasonal labor shortages.

Climate change, Environment

Natural Capital: Valuing Nature to Protect and Restore Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Development

Natural Capital- Valuing Nature to Protect and Restore Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Development
Ecosystems are vital components of natural capital, encompassing soil, geology, air, water, minerals, and all living organisms.

Climate change, Finance sector development

Funding a Resilient Future: Bridging Climate Financing Gaps

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Climate finance is at the forefront of the climate change discourse as a critical tool for achieving mitigation and adaptation outcomes.

Agriculture and natural resources

Food Security Amid Evolving Inclusive Growth Priorities

Food Security Amid Evolving Inclusive Growth Priorities
Food security is a global challenge impacted by multiple evolving threats to the food supply chain.