Sustainable Development Goals


How Augmented Reality Is Driving Action in the Plastic Pandemic
Kay Vasey, founder of MeshMinds Foundation, details some pointers on helping launch an AR-powered campaign for UNEP.

Tags: Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Information and communications technology

Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World
This report is based on a webinar that examined the challenges faced by cities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights policy actions stakeholders need to adopt to make cities more resilient.

Tags: Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals

COVID-19 Threatens Asia and Pacific’s Progress on SDGs, ADB Data Show
The pandemic has pushed an estimated 75 million to 80 million more people in developing Asia into extreme poverty as of last year.

Tags: Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty, Environment, COVID-19, Health

How to Wield Augmented Reality to Supercharge Communications
Kay Vasey, founder of creative technology studio MeshMinds, shares how the UN reached millions in its campaign to save the planet using augmented reality.

Tags: Environment, Information and communications technology, Education, Sustainable Development Goals

This Fintech Social Enterprise Leans on Low-Tech and High-Tech Solutions to Help MSMEs Get Better Access to Credit
Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.

Tags: Finance, SMEs, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals

5 Key Initiatives to Safely Reopen Borders in ASEAN
High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.

Tags: Tourism, Transportation, Health, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, ASEAN

Satellite Internet Offers a Quick Solution to Bridge Connectivity Gap in Mindanao
Pilot project shows installation takes just half a day or a day at the most.

Tags: Philippines, Education, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals

What ASEAN Needs to Do to Create More Green Jobs
Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.

Tags: Environment, Economy, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals

Four Teams to Make Final Pitch in ADB Smart Cities Hackathon
The event will be streamed live on Friday and is open to the public.

Tags: Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals

Asia–Pacific Can Still Be Carbon-Neutral by 2050, but Much Needs to Be Done
The region needs to avoid fossil fuels, switch to low-carbon fuels, deploy more renewable energy projects, and improve energy efficiency, among others.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Environment, Energy, Information and communications technology, Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals

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