Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More
East Asia
The State of Plastic Pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia
OECD’s report shares an overview of the state, challenges, and opportunities of plastic pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia.... Read More
Looking into the Vehicle Scrapping Program in China
The government of China has expanded its vehicle scrapping program coverage to drive better participation.... Read More
Hong Kong’s Producer Responsibility Schemes for Improved Waste Management
Hong Kong’s government establishes the Producer Responsibility Schemes as a key policy tool in waste management strategy.... Read More
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read More
Exploring Asia Pacific’s Outlook on Decent Work for All
In its flagship report, the International Labour Organization shared insight and outlook on employment and social aspects in Asia Pacific.... Read More
Indonesia-Japan’s Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Loan Project
Indonesia and Japan have signed a 23.1-billion yen loan project for volcanic disaster risk reduction in Indonesia.... Read More
Would AZEC’s Decarbonization Efforts Lead to Increased Emissions Instead?
A report revealed that many of the agreements signed in AZEC could instead extend fossil fuel use and increase greenhouse gas emissions.... Read More
Reviving Physical Bookstores in Japan Amidst Digitalization
From government projects to business initiatives, efforts are underway to revive Japan’s physical bookstores amidst a dwindling number.
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Promoting Elderly Care Systems in China’s Ageing Population
As the population ages, China must implement measures to expand and strengthen the elderly care system to accommodate more people.... Read More