Land, water, energy nexus: Preventing catastrophic failure

Constantly producing more goods and services is pushing the countries of Asia and the Pacific towards catastrophic ecosystem collapse. Much of the land is facing serious degradation, water resources are being used wastefully or polluted, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find sufficient energy. Economic planning needs to incorporate the true value of ecosystem services, while reducing the use of resources and preparing for climate change.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development