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The COVID-19 pandemic shows the importance of real-time learning in adapting interventions to an uncertain and rapidly changing situation.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.
ADB’s Triple A initiative empowers atoll nations to tackle climate change and secure a resilient future through transformational adaptation strategies.
Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
Initiatives should start by focusing on building awareness on the importance of oceans and coastal habitat.
Seoul has achieved prosperity, low carbon emissions, and disaster resilience by investing in green spaces and private sector growth.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
Child-led research in Nepal reveals rising online risks, urging stronger protection, mental health support, and child-friendly digital policies.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.