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Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.
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.
A state program promotes high-value manufacturing and innovation to boost competitiveness and spur economic growth.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.
Invest in innovative and bankable projects to support healthy oceans and resilient, sustainable blue economy sectors.
An urban housing project in India is using carefully sequenced interventions to help climate-vulnerable households relocate to safe areas and sustainably rebuild their lives.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.