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This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
A comprehensive grievance redress mechanism used a wide range of tools, institutions, and approaches to resolve project complaints and mitigate potential issues.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.