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The working paper provides county-level case studies of ecological compensation in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Yee, Au Shion|Cardascia, Silvia|Cai, Xueliang

This brief shares findings from an ADB study on plastic waste in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and makes policy…

Environmental concerns cannot be solved by a single economy acting alone; cooperation between economies is required.

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Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Elliott, Robert J. R.|Jabbour, Liza|Su, Yiran

This brief outlines how cost–benefit analysis can help policy makers assess potential solid waste management projects by quantifying the…

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Hampel-Milagrosa, Aimee|Castro-Wooldridge, Vivian

This paper finds the green trade pattern of Asian economies is increasing in terms of its export share within the region and in global…

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08 Jun 2023

This publication outlines why post-disaster needs assessments (PDNA) should provide comprehensive details of the economic and social…

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01 Jun 2023

Passive designs help buildings make use of natural cooling resources and maximize free cooling opportunities such as natural ventilation…

Technological change directed toward environmental sustainability is essential for cooling to play a role in sustainable development…

Publicly funded initiatives can play an important role as a catalyst for improving the sanitation environment.

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Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Nair, Krishna J|Mishra, Pulak|Rahut, Dil B.

India

26 Apr 2023

Energy security requires government intervention, with a shift in policies on energy access and poverty from price support to income…