Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

Championing consumption for a worthy cause

PRC State Council / China Daily

15 Mar 2021

People's Republic of China

Cross-Cutting Measures Green Businesses and Jobs Waste Management and Circular Economy Waste Management Circular Economy Models

EPA hosts 2020 Taiwan Circular Economy Summit

Environmental Protection Administration

12 Dec 2020

Taipei,China

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

EPA holds Eco-Party in Keelung night market

Environmental Protection Administration

29 Oct 2020

Taipei,China

Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

“Green Lifestyle for All” promotes environment-friendly approaches in daily life

Environmental Protection Administration

29 Oct 2020

Taipei,China

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

Green New Deal to reduce economic dependence on carbon

Cheong Wa Dae, The Republic of Korea

15 Jul 2020

Republic of Korea

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Public reserves of recycling raw materials for PET kicks off for COVID-19

Ministry of Environment

07 May 2020

Republic of Korea

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green and Blue Finance Waste Management Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

References

UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021
Countries using this methodology will generate strong evidence to guide a national strategy on food waste prevention.
Final Chair’s Summary - 10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, Theme: Advancing Circular Economy in Asia-Pacific towards the SDGs under COVID-19 Pandemic
The Forum recognised the need for commitment to green recovery and natural resource management to overcome the challenges faced by COVID-19.
Maximizing sustainable agri-food supply chain opportunities to redress COVID-19 in developing countries
This paper elucidates the long-standing causes of concern caused by agri-food supply chains and how these have been aggravated by COVID-19 in devel
Priorities for mayors for a green post-COVID recovery: global perspectives
Economic experts presented their top three priorities for bringing about a green recovery and their advice on how cities can achieve this.
Making the green recovery work for jobs, income and growth
A green recovery will significantly enhance the resilience of economies and societies in severe recession and accelerating environmental challenges
The Economic Case for Greening the Global Recovery through Cities: 7 priorities for national governments
This paper explores seven priorities for national governments which can yield economic dividends whilst contributing to long-term urban resilience.
Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic: From response to recovery
The report provides practical information and guidelines on sustainable healthcare waste management with a focus on developing countries.
Dutch cycling vision
Switching from car to bicycle reduces 65% of nitrogen oxide pollution per kilometer travelled and cycling to work reduces the risk of cancer by 40%
Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure: A national study of employment impacts
A national study involving 11 cities in the United States found that bicycling infrastructure created the most jobs for a given level of spending.
The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy
A circular economy offers a tangible pathway towards a low-carbon and prosperous recovery.
Plastics, the circular economy and Europe's environment - A priority for action
This report introduces the wide family of plastics and explores the main challenges involved in transitioning towards a circular plastics economy.<
Thinking Ahead: Indonesia's Agenda on Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic
An overview of Indonesia's response to the challenge of adjusting policies for a more inclusive and sustainably developed future.
WHO Manifesto for a healthy and green COVID-19 recovery
The manifesto underscores the need for health leaders to be directly involved in designing and monitoring the COVID-19 economic recover
A sustainable and equitable blue recovery to the COVID-19 crisis
The report offers a practical roadmap featuring 5 priority blue stimulus opportunities that are ripe for immediate investment of stimulus funding.
How to feed the world in times of pandemics and climate change
In this brief, four questions are addressed from the perspective of livestock systems.