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Carbon taxes and emission trading systems can help countries mobilize fiscal resources while enabling green economic recovery from COVID-19.
Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
A cyber-attack could mean global economic losses of between $121 billion and $234 billion and insurance losses of between $27 billion and $40 billion.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
Infrastructure that provides access to clean water and adequate sanitation frees women and girls from health and safety risks.
Through machine learning, data from nontraditional sources, such as telcos, are analyzed for credit risk assessment of the unbanked.
Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.