This series of books are the output of the research project
called "Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA)," which was initiated
by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA). They
are comprised of one synthesis report, which entitled "Towards a
Sustainable Asia: Green Transition and Innovation," and four
thematic reports on natural resources, energy, the environment and
climate change, and culture from particular perspectives of
agriculture.
They aim to: 1) investigate common sustainability issues faced
by all Asian countries, including population increase, poverty
alleviation, pollution control, ecological restoration, as well as
regional problems, such as water shortage in West and Central Asia,
energy security in Northeast Asia, development model &
transformation in East Asia; 2) analyze and summarize of best
practices towards sustainable development in Asia; 3) bring forward
suggestions and policy options for promoting green transition,
system innovation and sustainable development of Asia.
With best practice guidelines for a sustainable Asia, this
series of reports, for the first time systematically address the
common challenges and regional problems in regard to Asia s natural
resources use, pollution reduction and climate protection,
sustainable energy development, and innovations for
environment-friendly and culture-compatible agriculture. They will
provide handy and useful information to researchers, government
policy makers and the general public who have concerns about Asia s
sustainable development.
AASA is a scientific and technological organization in Asia,
established in 2000, comprising of 26 member academies all over
Asia. Its vision is to provide a forum for the discussion of all
issues relevant to science and technology development and its
application on national level within Asia.
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