Energy efficiency and management are prominent tools under the APO’s Green Productivity framework to strengthen the triple bottom line of productivity, human resources, and environmental performance. Adopting energy-efficient practices has multifaceted benefits such as conservation of natural resources by reducing energy inputs at source, fewer CO2 emissions for a given output, decreasing energy bills, and enhanced […]
This P-Talk highlights innovative technologies available for SMEs in the food sector. Yusuf Tokdemir, Agrifood Industry Specialist, Turkey, showcases successful examples of SMEs across the region and explains how to innovate and transform agri-food industry by adopting innovative technologies under Agriculture 4.0 such as the IoT, blockchains, AI and machine learning, and cloud computing. He […]
This P-Talk explores micromobility, meaning electric lightweight vehicles, and why it matters for improving productivity, cutting emissions, and increasing the quality of life for people in cities. Oliver Bruce from Micromobility Industries talks about the potential transformative impact of micromobility systems, the opportunities they present for urban residents and manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific, and use […]
This P-Talk discusses how the awareness and adoption of renewable energy can be disseminated in rural areas, taking APO demonstration projects in Serang and Sorong, Indonesia, as examples. Joanna Chen shares the experience of setting up demonstration solar power sites to address issues of rural electrification. These projects also developed training curricula on solar energy, […]
This P-Talk discusses biodigester systems that convert manure and other biowaste into biogas to provide households with clean cooking fuel, thereby reducing exposure to indoor pollution. The units result in decreased use of traditional fuel such as wood and carbon emissions. The bioslurry is then used as organic fertilizer for farming and reduces the water […]
