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Rainforest in Borneo. Photo credit: iStock/Jason T. Mulvaney.

Kuamut Rainforest—Malaysia’s First Certified Nature-Based Carbon Project

September 27, 2024

The annual emission reduction from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project is estimated at more than 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Burgos Wind Farm in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Setting Up a Renewable Energy Certificate Market in ASEAN: Challenges and Opportunities

September 23, 2024

Initial findings from a BIMP-EAGA study provide insights into creating a credible and sustainable regional REC system.
A worker walks among solar panels in a solar farm in Sarawak.

Sarawak Energy Set to Commission Largest Floating Solar Farm in Malaysia

June 28, 2024

The state-owned company eyes second phase with 160 megawatts capacity.
A woman taking a water sample from a wastewater treatment pond.

Providing Climate-Resilient and Adequate Sanitation Services in Pontianak

May 23, 2024

The ADB-supported project entails the construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks.
A view of a container port in Viet Nam.

ASEAN Taxonomy Defines Sustainable Activities in Transport, Construction Sectors

May 16, 2024

Southeast Asia advanced efforts to guide capital and funding toward sustainable activities in carbon-intensive sectors.
Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devastated the central Philippines in November 2013. Warming oceans have affected the intensity of tropical storms. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Finance Ministers Take On Pivotal Role in Climate Action

May 13, 2024

The planned ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform will enable knowledge exchange through evidence-based policy dialogue, generate evidence and build capacity, and develop and operationalize policy frameworks.
Performers take the stage at last year's Rainforest World Music Festival.

Rainforest World Music Festival 2024 to Celebrate Music, Sustainable Tourism

March 27, 2024

The festival will be headlined by Grammy award winner Kitaro and award-winning Malaysian singer Dato’ Zainalabidin.
A bird's eye view rendering of Nusantara.

Nusantara to Ensure SDGs Integrated into All Aspects of Development

March 14, 2024

Body overseeing the new capital's development has launched a report that would serve as a baseline in tracking the city’s SDG commitments.
A woman tends to tea crops

5 Ways Earth Observation Solutions Are Helping the Planet

March 01, 2024

From managing crops and water resources to flood risk and geohazard mapping, earth observation solutions have helped countries address development challenges.
An index card showing the words "rural" on it.

Applications Now Open for UN’s Best Tourism Villages 2024

February 26, 2024

Applications are open until 24 April, with the selected villages announced in the third quarter of the year.