We invite policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and organizations to contribute case studies that demonstrate the real-world application of synergistic approaches in the Asia-Pacific. Your experiences will inform the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report, supporting the scaling up of innovative, synergy-oriented solutions and strengthening policy and action across the region.
Visibility and Recognition: Your case study will be featured in a high-profile regional report co-led by ESCAP, UNEP, and ADB, reaching policymakers and practitioners across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Knowledge Sharing: Help build a shared understanding of what works, why, and how, accelerating the adoption of synergistic approaches.
Policy Impact: Inform key regional and global processes (e.g., NDCs, VNRs, NBSAPs, HLPF, UNEA) and contribute to shaping the post-2030 sustainable development agenda.
Capacity Building: Share lessons learned and inspire replication and scaling of successful initiatives.
All contributors whose case studies are selected for inclusion will be:
Properly credited in the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report and related publications.
Invited to participate in knowledge-sharing events and webinars.
Highlighted in regional communications and outreach activities.
We seek clear, well-documented examples that:
Integrate multiple SDG objectives and address trade-offs.
Foster collaboration across sectors, stakeholders, or governance levels.
Demonstrate tangible benefits for both people and the environment.
Provide evidence (quantitative or qualitative) of achieved synergies.
Offer insights into enabling factors, challenges, and lessons learned.
You can see examples of good studies HERE
Please submit your case study using the online form (click the button below)
The online form contains the following information:
1. Title
2. Type of Initiative (Project, Policy, Guidance, Other)
3. Author / Provider
4. Country / Region
5. Relevant SDGs (Specify targets and indicators)
6. Background and Issue
Main issues targeted (environmental, social, etc.)
Objectives (primary, secondary)
Local context and rationale for the approach
7. Chosen Approach
Actions taken
Actors involved and their roles
8. Achieved Synergies and Mitigated Trade-offs
Description of synergies/trade-offs addressed
Measures used to assess results
9. Enabling Factors and Remaining Issues
Key factors essential to success (e.g., governance, coordination, funding, stakeholder engagement)
Ongoing challenges or trade-offs
10. Lessons Learned
Advice for replication, what you wish you knew, recommendations
11. Relevant Frameworks and Documents
(e.g., VNR/VLR, NDC, BTR, LT-LEDS, NAP, NBSAP, business reports)
12. Resources
Further references, reports, and data
13. Relevant Picture
At least one image (max 10MB per file, up to 5 images)
14. Consent
Agreement for use of information in the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report
The content of this call in the format of a single document is available for download HERE.
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