NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Natural resources are the basis of local livelihoods and national economies across Asia. Rapid economic development, poor resource management, and corruption, however, have had devastating impacts on the region’s ecological systems. These impacts have been compounded by transboundary environmental problems. There is a pressing need for improved governance of natural resources across the region. The Asia Foundation approaches these challenges by facilitating stakeholder engagement, policy dialogues, and regional cooperation.

DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Natural disasters and climate change pose a significant threat to the infrastructure, economies, and progress in Asia’s development. For over 20 years, The Asia Foundation has been helping communities to strengthen their resilience to natural disasters and climate change. It cultivates leadership within local and national governments, builds the capacity of vulnerable communities, and engages the private sector in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation planning.

GREEN GROWTH

Many of the key social and environmental problems facing Asia—poverty, ecological degradation, climate change, and rising inequality—are integrally linked to the pathways countries have taken to achieve economic growth. More governments are recognizing that they can no longer afford to pursue growth strategies that negatively impact the well being of communities and the environment. The Asia Foundation is strategically positioned to promote and implement the green growth agenda.

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