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The GrEEEn Cities Initiative brings together policies, strategies, sector plans, regulations, financial incentives, technologies, governance institutions, civil society, and private sector interventions.
Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
Coordination between environment, social and economic targets, and sufficient data to monitor progress, are required to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals in Viet Nam.
Lessons from the People’s Republic of China and the Asia-Pacific region suggest managing river basins as single ecological units.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
A results-driven project is closing the skills gap through sector-wide reforms focused on improving technical and vocational education and training.
This piece answers how civil society organizations can collaborate with ADB in its efforts to effectively and sustainably reduce poverty.
Sustainable farming and efficient water use can enhance high-value crop production and increase farmers’ income even in harsh environments.
Strengthening the environmental policy framework can lead to comprehensive and inclusive efforts to address air pollution.