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To avoid large economic losses from climate change, Southeast Asia can lead the way in global climate action by shifting towards a low-carbon economy.
Strategies from three metro rail projects in India include embedded design measures and noise barrier installation.
Implementation of a health and safety plan based on international best practices can protect workers and communities from COVID-19 infection.
Injecting carbon dioxide into mature oil fields can boost production and store this climate-warming gas underground permanently.
Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.
Online training of caregivers using a popular mobile app and a digital monitoring and assessment platform help improve the quality of services.