Foreword

Asia-Pacific is a region of sharp contrasts. The region is the engine of the global economy pulling millions out of poverty over the past two decades. At the same time there are signs that the way countries are growing is undermining growth itself, and comes with large social and environmental costs. Air pollution, ecosystem degradation and waste management are some of the most visible signs. Floods, drought and increasingly unpredictable weather linked to climate change are also having a negative impact on food security and livelihoods and costing the region billions every year. However, the region is also producing innovative solutions to these multiple challenges. Local governments and communities have been helping to put Asia-Pacific on a more sustainable pathway, one community at a time. Yet, these micro-actions often fly under the radar of the media and the stories of the people who lead green innovations and those who are affected by the results, largely go untold.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Responsible Consumption and Production

Climate Action