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21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the draft results and findings of the TA project’s regional stocktaking that aimed to answer four questions:
(i) Which of the select environment-related goals and targets are issues and/or priorities for DMCs in the region?
(ii) What kinds of activities have countries…
21 February 2018
This presentation gave an overview of the TA project and the objectives of the workshop, and provided a brief overview of the schedule of the TA project, noting that the workshop brought the first phase to a conclusion, with a second phase planned to work.
21 February 2018
This presentation discussed ADB’s perspective on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, as well as ADB's efforts to achieve progress on the environment.
21 February 2018
This presentation shared how the Philippines is integrating the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, including the role of NEDA. It also highlighted logistical challenges in engaging different stakeholders as well as building adequate capacity for the evaluation of performance.
21 February 2018
This presentation discussed Sri Lanka's national development strategy and the country's commitment to the 2030 agenda. It also shared Sri Lanka's approach to mapping the SDGs with their national development plan, and the challenges that they encountered.
21 February 2018
Viet Nam’s Law on Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) passed in 2010 is an indirect tax on products and goods which, when used, have a negative effect on the environment. Built on the principle that "polluters must pay," it is a tool that contributes to changing people’s consumption behavior towards…
9 December 2017
What key lessons can the UN offer to solve the poverty-environment issues of the People’s Republic of China?
Green development and poverty reduction—these are important itineraries common in both the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the People’s Republic of China’s national…
9 December 2017
In the poverty agenda of developing countries, the literature warns of the problem of “payments for ecosystem services" overloading.
By trying to both protect environmental services and reduce poverty, payments for ecosystem services (PES) programs face expensive trade-offs, inefficiencies, and the…
8 December 2017
How is ADB mainstreaming eco-compensation into its sustainable development agenda? ADB has been operationalizing eco-compensation for environment and natural resources management through numerous lending and technical assistance projects. It has also been promoting national and regional knowledge…
8 December 2017
Agricultural nonpoint source pollution is one of the leading causes of water pollution. Nutrient runoff from fertilizer usage easily enters surrounding water bodies and adversely affects water quality. Know what types of farm have the highest soil nitrogen and phosphorus content. Also find out what…