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A district heating project taps the help of private sector companies to promote higher energy efficiency and lower emissions.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Uzbekistan is scaling solar and other renewables, using innovative financing and partnerships to modernize its power sector and cut emissions.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities.
Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.
A cyber-attack could mean global economic losses of between $121 billion and $234 billion and insurance losses of between $27 billion and $40 billion.
Chronic respiratory disease screening and management through digital spirometry can improve lung health outcomes in Asia and the Pacific.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
Governments should provide policy and financial support to industries that shift to remote or noncontact transactions to cope with COVID-19.