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Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.
Instead of recapturing the tourism of the pre-pandemic era, countries should strive to create a new kind of tourism that is more closely aligned to the SDGs.
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, environmental assessment for livestock value chains projects helps avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
A Maldivian grassroots initiative focused on empowering communities through inclusivity, resilience, and advocacy for marginalized groups.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for creative strategies in conducting an off-site compliance review.
A study of four possible futures arising from COVID-19 and climate change impacts offers policy makers guideposts for rebuilding tourism.