Sustainability

ASPI works with policymakers, scientists, economists, business leaders, and experts from other fields to assess the challenges associated with securing food, water, and energy for Asia’s burgeoning population, in a way that conserves environmental resources for the future. This multidisciplinary approach considers the needs of diverse stakeholder groups and recognizes the tradeoffs that must be made to overcome sustainability problems.

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Reports

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 /  Center on U.S.–China Relations

A Roadmap for U.S.-China Collaboration on Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The report describes a model for a U.S.-China partnership that would advance research, development, and deployment of commercial-scale CCS while strengthening bilateral relations.
Indian residents fill water buckets at a delivery from a municipal tanker.
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Asia's Next Challenge: Securing the Region's Water Future

An Asia Society leadership group’s report recommends a ten-point policy agenda for preventing a water crisis in Asia, which could have a profound impact on security throughout the region.
(Joanna Lewis)
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 /  Center on U.S.–China Relations

Common Challenge, Collaborative Response: A Roadmap for U.S.-China Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change

The report explores the climate and energy challenges facing both nations and recommends a program for sustained high-level engagement and on-the-ground action.

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