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Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
LOCA demonstrates how frontier markets can promote green urban mobility through local innovation and sustainable transport solutions.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
A combination of asphalt and concrete layers that incorporate plastic waste could make durable, sustainable, and cost-effective rural roads.
The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.
Trust-based frameworks safeguard vulnerable people while ensuring their assets support care and quality of life.
Evidence-based and targeted communication is key to raising awareness of gender equality issues.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
In the People's Republic of China, Yichang city is building a sustainable urban transport system with a bus rapid transit corridor as its backbone.