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ESG investment has the potential to bridge the gap between traditional capitalism and the newer concepts of shared economic and social value and sustainable and inclusive finance. It can also act as a driver for incentivizing the private sector to tackle environmental and social challenges, such as those related to renewable energy, employee training and education, and the gender gap. These benefits can in turn help to boost corporate value and economic growth.
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Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment: Opportunities and Risks for Asia
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2020-06-04)
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have become an important part of global investment decisions. ESG investment encompasses a broad array of measures and is receiving increasingly widespread attention and recognition from policy makers, ...
More Plastic Bags than Fish? East Asia’s New Environmental Threat
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-04-08)
Marine plastic pollution is the new environmental threat facing mankind. This is also afflicting East Asia where six countries are major pollutants. While some in the region have started tackling this new menace, more can be done by all.
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Environment & the Singapore Story: What Next?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-03-29)As the Singapore government acts on the environmental impact of climate change, it is time to consider how the country’s environmental histories fit into The Singapore Story. This has the potential to help Singaporeans better navigate an environmentally ... -
Development of Environmental and Labour Provisions in FTAs
(Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2021-03-26)Trade-related issues such as market access and tariff elimination or reduction have been the main concerns of free trade agreements or FTAs since the early 2000s. With more attention recently given to the concept of sustainable development, however, a ... -
Gaps and Opportunities in ASEAN's Climate Governance
(ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute, 2021-03-23)This paper explores ASEAN’s (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) positionality and institutional framework on climate change in the context of ASEAN’s vision to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development, and socio-political ... -
Study on the Potential for the Promotion of Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilisation, and Storage in ASEAN Countries: Current Situation and Future Perspectives
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-03-15)The report consists of four chapters. Chapter 1 covers global policy development with an emphasis on climate change. It discusses the historical trend where CCUS first started as a measure to boost oil production in the time of an oil crisis and is now ... -
Bracing for the Typhoon: Climate Change and Sovereign Risk in Southeast Asia
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2021-03-14)This article investigates and empirically tests the link between climate change and sovereign risk in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asian countries are among those most heavily affected by climate change. The number and intensity of extreme weather events ... -
Energy Outlook and Energy Saving Potential in East Asia 2020
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-03-03)This study shows the energy saving potential of BAU and APS. BAU was developed for each EAS country, outlining future sector and economy-wide energy consumption, assuming no significant changes to government policies. The APS was set to examine the ... -
Birth Order, Sibling Sex Composition, and Quantity–Quality Trade-offs – Evidence from India
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-02-28)We use two waves of data from the India Human Development Survey to investigate the effect of family size on (i) parental expenditures on children’s education; and (ii) test scores of proficiency in reading, writing, and maths for 8–11-year-old children. ... -
Industry Fragmentation and Wastewater Efficiency: A Case Study of Hyogo Prefecture in Japan
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2021-02-28)The efficient operation of sewerage services is impacted by various factors such as geographical and topographical conditions, diversity of vertical and horizontal organizational structure, ownership types, and level of public–private partnership. The ... -
Increasing Access to Clean Cooking in the Philippines: Challenges and Prospects
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-02-28)In Asia and the Pacific, 1.8 billion people still rely on traditional cooking methods using fires and solid fuels. The wider uptake of cleaner cooking solutions is vital for achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 7 objective of universal access to ... -
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Game Changers in Asia: 2020 Compendium of Technologies and Enablers
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-02-25)This compendium showcases new and innovative low carbon technologies that have potential to be deployed in Asia and the Pacific. It features 10 technologies for capturing, utilizing, or storing carbon dioxide. The key aspects of these technologies are ...