Increasing strains placed on resources and the environment will compel Asia to join the global drive toward cleaner and sustainable economic activity. According to GEO-6, a report by the United Nations Environment Programme, Asia Pacific has already been facing problems. Eighty-five of the world's 100 most polluted cities in 2014 were in Asia Pacific, according to the World Health Organization. The world is now counting on the Paris climate accord, which is considered to be the world's most comprehensive plan to fight climate change. A report titled "Better Business, Better World Asia", prepared by the Business and Sustainable Development Commission (BSDC), identifies numerous new market opportunities in line with SDGs and sustainable business.

Source: Bangkok Post July 10, 2017 07:41 UTC