#SDG12 💚 #SDG5: Launched for ‘Establishing a Sustainable Production System for #Rattan Products’ in #Cambodia, #Laos and #Vietnam, this SWITCH-Asia project supported the empowerment of uneducated and disadvantaged rural women by reducing their exposure to hazardous substances, improving their handicraft production and management skills which eventually raised their employment and income. #womensempowerment #rurallivelihoods #sustainableproduction WWF - VNCPC Ltd. - European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid - European Union in Cambodia - European Union in Laos - European Union in Vietnam

Supported by a former SWITCH-Asia project, the largest #paint manufacturer in #Bangladesh has recently achieved Lead Safe Paint® certification, the strictest mandatory regulatory standard for #lead content in paint. Local consumers can now be confident that these paints protect their families, especially children, from the hazard of lead exposure. Esdo BD; Siddika Sultana; Mehrabin Shejuti; IPEN: a toxics-free future for all; Elite Paint; SCS Global Services; European Union in Bangladesh; European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid

#SDG12 💚#SDG5: By helping small companies that sell #jute-based products enhance their design skills and market outreach, this Traidcraft-led SWITCH-Asia project in #Bangladesh and #India has helped dozens of female entrepreneurs and artisans strengthen their business, create stabler employment, enjoy better paying jobs and improved working conditions. More than 3 years after the project's closure, these companies are still flourishing and expanding their jute-based business, recruiting more artisans, many of them women. European Union in Bangladesh - European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid - Shahed Ferdous

Before 2 October 2017, projects conducted in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan can submit expressions of interest to present innovative solutions for mountain areas in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. More details at the weblink below. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development European Union in Nepal

Ever wondered how a green public procurement checklist would look like? Have a look at the one produced by our project in Bhutan after four years of activities promoting GPP in the Himalayan Kingdom. #GreenPublicProcurement #Bhutan International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) - Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production - CSCP - European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid - EU in India - Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Royal Institute of Management -Thimphu, Bhutan

SWITCH-Asia is a co-organiser of the 13th Asia Pacific Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production that will be held in Melaka, Malaysia, on 24-26 October 2017. Come join our roundtables on SCP, circular economy and financing inclusive green growth and visit our booth at the parallel exhibition. You will find many interesting information about the Programme and SWITCH-Asia grant projects. See you soon! #13APRSCP #CircularEconomy #GreenGrowth #Malaysia European Union in Malaysia

Our study on #WomensEmpowerment & #SustainableDevelopment in #Asia is now available, free of charge, at the EU Bookshop EU Law and Publications! This is the first SWITCH-Asia publication to be included into the Publications Office of the European Union. Thanks to all project representatives who've supported us in the making of this study!

DYK that ASEAN now has national and regional policies promoting energy-efficient air conditioners? This is a result of a SWITCH-Asia multi-country project. Find out more about the project’s work, which is now also expanding into the lighting sector. #ASEAN #AirConditioner #EnergyEfficiency European Union in Indonesia European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid UN Environment

In Bangladesh, a SWITCH-Asia project led by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is training 10 000 farmers, both male and female, on safer mango & tomato production practices. Through public private partnerships, the project helps farmers develop sustainable and inclusive agribusinesses that enhance food safety in the country, uphold environmental preservation and support women's empowerment, thus benefitting both producers and consumers. #Bangladesh #foodsafety #sustainableagriculture #PPP #mango #tomato European Union in Bangladesh - European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid

Is your project working in the handloom sector? Have a look at this competition! #handloom #Asia #sustainabletextiles