This Compendium of Case Studies on Synergies in Asia and the Pacific is developed as a supplementary appendix to the Asia-Pacific Synergies Report: Advancing Synergistic Solutions to the Triple Planetary Crisis and the SDGs, which is a collaborative product of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

As the Asia-Pacific region navigates the complex intersections of climate change, biodiversity loss, and systemic pollution, the need for integrated, cross-sectoral action has never been more evident. While high-level reports frequently emphasize the theoretical value of synergistic approaches—strategies that align multiple policy goals to maximize co-benefits—translating these concepts into tangible results remains a persistent challenge.

This supplementary compendium bridges that gap. It offers a unique, ground-level perspective into how stakeholders across the region are actively operationalizing synergies. By showcasing over 140 real-world case studies, this document shifts the focus from ‘why synergies matter’ to ‘how they are executed in practice,’ serving as a practical blueprint for policymakers, project developers, and communities striving to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).