How to get out of coal – some political economy considerations
To date, climate change policy actions have primarily been considered from technical and financing perspectives. To make change happen, governance aspects also matter – institutional
The “Invisible” Water Crisis: Groundwater Sustainability in Asia and The Pacific
Rapid socioeconomic development and population growth are escalating groundwater overexploitation, creating a potential crisis in Asia and the Pacific. Demand for groundwater has increased steadily
A focus on improving the learning experience in the classroom
Every child should have access to a high-quality classroom learning experience that is joyous, transformative, and prepares them for life. That is not happening. The
How we can better measure migration through the integration of different sources of data
Last year saw a rebound in migration flows following a pandemic-induced decline in 2020-21. Today, an estimated 184 million migrants live outside the country of
Navigating Climate Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the shift towards
Why energy storage matters for the global energy transition
A sandy corner of South-Eastern Morocco hosts what could be the key to achieving the world’s net zero ambitions. It is a research center for
Inflation In Asia and the Pacific: The Good, The Bad, And How to Prevent The Ugly
Inflation in Asia and the Pacific’s developing economies has declined, but the fight may not be over. Underlying price pressures remain persistent, even as growth
Panasonic needs four more EV battery plants, executive says
The battery arm of Japan’s Panasonic will need to build four more factories to reach its target for a sharp boost in annual capacity of batteries
Apple makes history as first $3 trillion company amid tech stock surge
Apple Inc became the first company in the world to reach a market value of $3 trillion, buoyed by hopes over its expansion in new markets coupled
Kentucky mandates Tesla’s charging plug for state-backed charging stations
Kentucky is requiring that electric vehicle charging companies include Tesla’s plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using
