Environment

The capital will be relocated to an area covered by BIMP-EAGA where it could help drive the subregion’s development and growth.

Some $200 million worth of priority projects have been lined up, including redeveloping the city port and making public transport more efficient.

An ADB Institute paper looks at how popular island destinations like Siargao, a surfers’ paradise in Mindanao, can cope with marine debris and a growing waste problem.

Sustainable options for travelers wanting to explore BIMP-EAGA are just a click away.

The virtual 7th East Asian Seas Ministerial Forum endorsed a roadmap to 2030 that is anchored on sustainability and blue economy principles.

The Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants will be rehabilitated and expanded to enable the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.

Climate action dovetails with green growth initiatives in tourism, energy, manufacturing, and urban development in building a resilient future.

The new funding will go to the ASEAN Green Recovery Platform, which backs low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.

A study from ERIA proposes deploying energy saving rules for commercial buildings, clean electricity, and smart transport.

Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.