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One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.
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.