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Conserving the Region's Biodiversity

The flooded forest of Cambodia’s Lake Tonle Sap, a unique ecosystem that nurtures a splendid biodiversity of fish and plant species. Several articles in this issue examine the work ADB is doing to protect biodiversity in the Asia and Pacific region.

[ August 2005 ]

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Earth Assets

The conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity underpins ADB’s objectives to fight poverty and promote sustainable development

Natural Solutions

Biodiversity conservation is helping restore wetlands and forest areas on the vast Sanjiang Plain in the PRC

Law and Biodiversity

Protecting biodiversity requires clear legal frameworks. Effectiveness must be the touchstone for establishing, or redesigning, an integrated legal framework

Commitment to Stronger Partnerships

Leaders vow to step up efforts to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development for all the Mekong countries

Simple Solutions

Fortifying flour, salt, and cooking oil offers an effective and inexpensive way to get essential vitamins and minerals into food for low-income populations at risk of malnutrition

Preventing Malnutrition: What We Can Do

Good nutrition is essential to ensure healthy people. ADB shares its lessons learned

Air Wave Awareness

A radio soap opera is helping spread messages about HIV/AIDS and drug abuse in isolated communities in border regions of the PRC and Myanmar

More articles
At the Helm Growing Greener Sharing Strengths Saving Cambodia’s Great Lake Road to Sustainable Development ADB Bookstore Leading Edge Changes at ADB Headquarters	United Against a Silent Enemy Fighting HIV/AIDS Words of Honor Courage and Dedication Sharing Potential News for NGOs A Rare Find

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