Reimagining Human and Social Development for Digitalized and Climate-Resilient Economies

This plenary panel of policy makers and education leaders will outline a new vision for education in an increasingly technology-enabled world where economies face dire challenges of climate change and need to develop inter-sectoral solutions to complex development needs.

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Online Workshop on Decarbonizing Sanitation for Sustainable Development

Greater flooding, droughts, and sea level rise due to climate change is increasingly affecting wastewater management and water availability. At the same time, sanitation practices such as wastewater treatment are a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. These dynamics make greater sanitation development in Asia and the Pacific essential for advancing decarbonization and tackling climate change.

13th Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum: Policy Approaches to Support Green Financing of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant risks to the performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) critical to economic growth and climate resilience. The movement toward green finance mechanisms has the potential to create new financing opportunities for MSMEs while also facilitating the transition to a low carbon economy.