9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Investment in infrastructure and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth and development. With over half the world population now living in cities, mass transport and renewable energy are becoming ever more important, as are the growth of new industries and information and communication technologies.
Technological progress is also key to finding lasting solutions to both economic and environmental challenges, such as providing new jobs and promoting energy efficiency. Promoting sustainable industries, and investing in scientific research and innovation, are all important ways to facilitate sustainable development.
More than 4 billion people still do not have access to the Internet, and 90 percent are from the developing world. Bridging this digital divide is crucial to ensure equal access to information and knowledge, as well as foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
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How 2.4 billion gamers might help save the planetThe fastest growing media platform in the world can be harnessed to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, a new report from the UN Environment has found. -
Scientists around the world are working to turn agricultural waste into food, packaging and moreFood & Agriculture
Scientists around the world are working to turn agricultural waste into food, packaging and more
By upcycling biomass, innovators aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the economic viability of farming.
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Infrastructure and energy bind Bangladesh to ChinaAs China outstrips all other external investors in Bangladesh by a considerable margin, energy and infrastructure projects are tying the South Asian country ever more tightly to China. -
Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate changeWhile no carbon emissions come directly from electric vehicles, they run on electricity that is still produced from fossil fuels in many parts of the world. Carbon Brief analyses the climate impacts of these so-called green cars.
Opinion
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Why China should green its overseas finance– The country’s development banks can support its new manufacturing industries and respond to climate change, writes Dr Helena Wright. -
Metros push up land values—so why not create a triple win?– In Asia's growing megacities, an infrastructure finance gap is slowing mass transport development, resulting in thousands of hours wasted in horrendous traffic. Land value capture could unlock finance, writes ADB's Bambang Susantono. -
Mimicking termite nests to keep human buildings cool– According to various studies, the wall of termite nests, made up of tiny but highly-connected pores, are built for effective ventilation and temperature control.
Videos
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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How would you better the world with a million dollars?– After two months of searching for sustainability solutions and a showdown between six finalists, the finale of The Liveability Challenge 2018 culminated in a proposal for biodegradable straws winning nearly a million dollars.
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The Conscious Festival draws biggest turnout yet in Singapore– Welcoming 3,800 people this year, the carbon neutral, zero waste festival has grown six-fold since its first edition in 2015.
Podcasts
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How can cold chain secure the future of food?– [The EB Podcast] In this first episode of the series Tomorrow's cities: Engineering the energy transition, we explore how cold chain can secure the future of food in the world's most populous continent.
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