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SWITCH-Asia

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The SWITCH-Asia program, launched in 2007, is part of the European Union’s strategy to promote sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in Asia. As of 2023, it covers 42 countries in Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, targeting emerging economies and major CO2-emitting countries.

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Publication
27 September 2021

Sustainable Public Procurement Action Plan for Indian Railways

This report from SWITCH-Asia lays out an action plan to mainstream sustainable public procurement, sustainable building and construction, and water and waste management, in the Indian railways system.
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Publication
27 September 2021

Access to Finance for Sustainable Consumption and Production Practices by Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in India

This SWITCH-Asia report provides recommendations for financial institutions.
There is a wide variety of technologies powered by solar that can be used to improve productivity in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries. Photo credit: Choun Sotheavuth, PIN Cambodia.
Article
22 September 2021

Solar Energy Solutions Are Transforming Cambodia’s Agriculture and Fisheries Sector

Solar's applications in drying and storing produce show a lot of potential, especially in Cambodia, where the market for dried products is significant.