Climate change and disaster risk management


ASEAN Taxonomy Defines Sustainable Activities in Transport, Construction Sectors
Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities across the region by defining green projects in the transportation and storage and construction and real estate sectors.

Tags: Finance, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management

Reuse of Electric Vehicle Batteries in ASEAN
This report outlines future projections of available used EV batteries in ASEAN, compares them with estimated stationary use needs for variable renewable energy sources, and provides policy implications for facilitating battery reuse.

Tags: Transportation, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management

ASEAN Finance Ministers Take On Pivotal Role in Climate Action
The High-Level Policy Dialogue of the ASEAN Finance Ministers explored creating an ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform, with ADB's support, to help advance collective action in the battle against climate change.

Tags: Finance, ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management

Asian Economic Integration Report 2024: Decarbonizing Global Value Chains
The report considers how deeper regional integration and greener growth can bolster trade and act as a buffer against future shocks.

Tags: Trade and industry, Economy, Climate change and disaster risk management

Experts Talk Solutions: Herry Cho
Herry Cho, Singapore Exchange managing director and head of sustainability and sustainable finance, talks about the importance of standardizing sustainability reporting.

Tags: Private sector development, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Experts Talk

How an Innovative Insurance Product Can Protect Coral Reefs
With parametric insurance, payouts can be made immediately after a typhoon, making it an effective tool to fund the rapid emergency restoration of coral reefs post damage.

Tags: Environment, Finance, Climate change and disaster risk management

Nature Offers Sustainable Solutions for a Heritage City in Viet Nam
The city of Hue in central Viet Nam is looking at nature-based solutions to balance historical asset conservation and urban development as well as enhance climate resilience.

Tags: Viet Nam, Urban development, Climate change and disaster risk management

People and Planet: Addressing the Interlinked Challenges of Climate Change, Poverty and Hunger in Asia and the Pacific
This report highlights the need for transformative solutions that advance climate action, increase resilience, and protect hard-fought development gains.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Agriculture and food security, Social development and poverty

Thailand’s Big Push into the Electric Vehicle Market
The twin goals of Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) strategy are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector and to become a regional leader in EV production.

Tags: Thailand, Transportation, Climate change and disaster risk management, Energy

Call to Action: Responsible Digital Payments to Accelerate Climate Action
The publication details urgent measures in using responsible digital payments for timely emergency response and preventive action amid climate change.

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals, Finance, Environment

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