Contrasting Energy Landscapes: Low-Income Nations Move Toward Renewables While High-Income Nations Diversify
Two sets of data from the Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 offer a striking snapshot of how energy generation...
Environments
India Strengthens E-Waste and Battery Waste Management Rules to Promote Environmental Sustainability
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has introduced major reforms to regulate electronic and battery waste in...
Global Forest Distribution: Which Countries Hold the World’s Largest Green Reserves
Forests are one of Earth’s most vital natural resources, playing a critical role in regulating the climate, preserving biodiversity, and...
ADBI Study Warns of Rising Public Health Risks from Indoor Air Pollution in Developing Megacities
A new working paper from the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) has drawn attention to an emerging yet often underestimated...
Global Effort Intensifies to Tackle Plastic Pollution Through UN Treaty Talks
In a bold step toward curbing the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, nations around the world are set to gather...
Wetland Conservation: A Pillar of Climate and Water Security
Wetlands—ranging from swamps and marshes to mangroves and lakes—are some of the Earth’s most vital ecosystems. These natural habitats play...
The Silent Vanishing: Why Wetlands Need Our Urgent Attention
Wetlands are indispensable ecosystems, acting as vital biodiversity hotspots, natural water filters, carbon sinks, and life-sustaining environments. Despite their immense...
ADB President Masato Kanda Urges Greater Investment in Innovation for Southeast Asia’s Sustainable Future
Jakarta, Indonesia – At the Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum held in Jakarta, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President...