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- Almost half of migratory species are in decline and more than 20% are threatened, according to the State of the World’s Migratory Species report.
- The collective efforts and resilience of Pacific Island communities in the face of climate change highlight the importance of international support and sustainable infrastructure to combat environmental challenges.
- Municipal waste (or solid waste) production in the Philippines has significantly increased due to rapid urbanization and increasing concentration of people and business activities.
- The countries responsible for 88% of global emissions, including large emitters in Asia, have pledged net-zero emissions by 2050, yet current efforts are insufficient. Integrating trade policies with climate initiatives could break the gridlock and bring us closer to this crucial goal.
- Fossil fuels have been the bedrock of modern civilization, powering vehicles, generating electricity, and heating homes.
- ADB is promoting a just transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future in line with the Paris Agreement.
- These charts illustrate Asia and the Pacific’s growing role in production and trade, which are key drivers of climate change-related emissions. To reach net zero, Asian countries need to take action immediately.
- The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai marked the historic inclusion of health in climate discussions, highlighting the urgent need for resilient health systems amid climate change. Nations are now working to adopt the Climate and Health Declaration, which recognizes the intertwined future of climate change and health.
- Impacts of climate change including disasters triggered by natural hazards are causing significant economic and social challenges in Asia and the Pacific, with developing countries the hardest hit. There is an urgent need for good fiscal policy to prepare robust adaptation strategies.
- A recently launched ADB manual discusses how governments in the region can strengthen existing infrastructure and ensure a safe, climate-resilient road network.
- There are viable solutions for the harmful practice of agricultural burning but they need government and private sector support to scale up.
- Under the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty addressing climate change that was adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in 2015, countries agreed to pursue efforts “to limit the increase in the global average temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.”
- Under the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty addressing climate change that was adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in 2015, countries agreed to pursue efforts “to limit the increase in th
- Policymakers in the Asia and the Pacific have powerful tools available to identify funding gaps, optimize resource allocation, and enhance resilience against the looming fiscal challenges of climate change.
- Addressing Asia and the Pacific's urgent need for affordable, green housing is vital for women's resilience and sustainable development. It requires inclusive policies, awareness, gender-sensitive financing, and technology-enhanced access to financing.
- Asia and the Pacific, accounting for 60% of global CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, face the critical task of decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions amid varied economic statuses, from high-income nations to emerging economies, each grappling with unique challenges.
- To avoid, reduce, and reverse land degradation induced by human activities, ecosystem restoration is essential and urgently needed.
- Mongolia’s economy can lead the charge to net-zero and help other countries move from fossil fuels to clean energy if swift action is taken to tap its rare earth deposits.
- Innovative financing is needed for nature-based solutions, which protect biodiversity and combat climate change.
- Integrated road management systems and climate-responsive strategies are key to enhancing road resilience. Policymakers should act now to safeguard road networks against climate challenges.