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Policy makers need tools and approaches that help them understand and ensure the economic, social, and environmental symbiosis for sustainable development in Mongolia.
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Coordination between environment, social and economic targets, and sufficient data to monitor progress, are required to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals in Viet Nam.
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As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
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Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
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Converting oil platforms into reefs not only results in millions of dollars in cost savings but also results in the preservation of some of the most productive ecosystems on earth.
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A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
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Regional cooperation is vital for the protection and preservation of the world’s marine ecosystems.
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Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural catastrophes.
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In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
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In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
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Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
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The widespread loss of natural ecosystems and biodiversity is much more than a conservation issue; countless lives and livelihoods depend on them.
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A regional approach to food policy driven by business and public interests can better protect consumers and suppliers in both domestic and export markets, support scaling up of production, and facilitate market access and Greater Mekong Subregion product branding and marketing.
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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.
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Creating a market for green business requires policies that help businesses make or save money from environmental compliance.