Asia-Pacific can lead way in sustainable development with cooperation

Trust, understanding and focus vital for region's green and digital transitions

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Sunrise in Bangkok: The Asia-Pacific has the potential to lead the world in sustainable development but concerted effort will be needed to overcome challenges. © Reuters

Christoph Nedopil is director of the Griffith Asia Institute at Griffith University in Brisbane and founding director of the Green Finance & Development Center at Fudan University's Fanhai International School of Finance in Shanghai.

The economic vigor of the Asia-Pacific region is testament to the significant progress of the past five decades, which has seen millions rise out of poverty and the emergence of leadership in green energy, the digital economy and other innovative sectors.

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