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Improvements in pipeline infrastructure and better customer metering led to significant nonrevenue water reduction and an increase in revenue.
Several national and regional initiatives address the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
The Almaty-Bishkek Regional Road Rehabilitation Project enhanced cross-country connections between Almaty and Bishkek to support regional connectivity and trade in Central Asia.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.
Leverage data integration, administrative data, and other targeted methods for data collection and analysis.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.