Asia

Making Power Smarter in Pakistan

In the summer, the city of Multan in Pakistan can reach scorching temperatures of 120 degrees — with more extreme heat expected in the future due to climate change. Multan is known for agricultural production, and in this heat, crops need a steady supply of water. Mureed Abbas, a… Read More

Shifting Gears: How USAID is Improving the Quality of Air and Life by Introducing Electric Vehicles in Pakistan

A busy intersection in Lahore, Pakistan stirs all of the senses, as motorcycles, auto rickshaws, and buses packed to the brim zoom by, leaving behind a trail of smog. In this city, one-third of small particle pollution comes from vehicle emissions. Smog has become so prevalent in… Read More

U.S. Inaugurates Php 14-Million Modern Recycling Facility in Pasig City

On November 14, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and eco-solutions company Green Antz Builders, Inc., unveiled a Php14-million ($248,000) modern recycling facility in Pasig City as part of its commitment to fighting ocean plastic pollution. Read More

Five Ways USAID’s Reducing Pollution Project and Partners Collaborate for Clean Air in Vietnam

Winrock works closely with local partners in Vietnam through the USAID Reducing Pollution project to address multiple sources of air pollution, including pollution resulting from transportation, from open burning of household wastes and agricultural by-products, and emissions from craft village production. Read More

Imagining a Healthier Diwali: Why Some Families are Moving Away from Firecrackers

Indeed, during the days of Diwali, there is much discussion about the pollution caused by fireworks, but there are a few rare individuals who ardently contribute at a personal level to fight against air pollution. Let’s meet some “Clean air champions”. The Das Family Sets an Example: Firework-Free Diwali for… Read More

Women in Waste’s Economic Empowerment Activity: Empowering Women to Reduce Ocean Plastics

Women have vital roles in the waste value chain—from informal waste collectors, street sweepers, local junkshop managers, to community recycling leaders and policy makers—with great potential to increase the amount of plastic waste collected and recycled and to help reduce the amount of plastic reaching the ocean. Read More

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Urbanlinks Photo Contest!

We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Urbanlinks 2023 Photo Contest! Over 80 submissions representing 12 countries were submitted to the contest. Submissions to the four themes of Air Quality, Climate, Ocean Plastics, and Urban Communities highlight the work that USAID engages in with local partners, alongside… Read More

Extended Producer Responsibility: A System for a Circular Economy

Case Study - Sri Lanka Read More

USAID, Waste Recyclers (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Pacific Recycling Foundation Launch

On August 18, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer unveiled the first of several new recycling bins provided to Suva City under a new grant aimed at reducing ocean plastic pollution. Assistant Administrator Schiffer joined by WRFL CEO and PRF Founder Amitesh Deo,… Read More

Piloting Local Business Models and Scalable Best Practices that Promote the 3Rs and Build More Circular Economies

Case Study — Manila & Parañaque, Philippines Read More