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Turkmenistan is adopting international food safety standards to safeguard public health and to boost the trade of agro-food products.
A project in Chaonan district in the People’s Republic China shows how to improve services in rural areas and small towns with scarce water resources.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
The Maldives is adopting advanced low-carbon technologies to reduce emissions and diesel imports with the help of the Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism.
Shifting to a low-carbon economy entails drastic reductions in fossil fuel use and emissions as well as structural adjustments.
Addressing weaknesses in procurement, contract and asset management, and financial management ensures better project management and implementation.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
Students need not just career guidance but also practical information on the enrollment process and available financial assistance programs.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Update curricula to offer more green-focused programs, leverage R&D on new technologies, and commercialize green-tech start-ups.