When we observe Labor Day on Wednesday, let us remember our farmers—the backbone of our food supply. In our labor force, farmers are the most adversely affected by climate-related events, such as typhoons, due to their dependence on climate, poor economic condition, and high-risk areas. The challenge to us is to protect them, as well […]

The conference in the Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation dialogue series convened in Seoul, South Korea, this month, and brought together development experts and senior government officials to discuss climate change mitigation, green growth, and adapting to and building resilience to natural disasters. This dialogue series, co-organized by The Asia Foundation and theKorea Development Institute (KDI), brings together both […]

International housing experts are gathered in Kigali for a three-day workshop to discuss regional energy efficiency in building codes. The International Energy Agency estimates that globally about 42% of energy is used in buildings. In developing countries approximately 50% of the total national electricity consumption is used in urban buildings alone. With rapid population growth, […]