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Shifting to a low-carbon economy entails drastic reductions in fossil fuel use and emissions as well as structural adjustments.
A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.
Define large businesses, implement comprehensive management of compliance risk, increase public accountability, and improve perceptions of fairness.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade.
Regional cooperation and improved data practices can help address the challenge of plastic pollution more effectively.
Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia