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Regional cooperation is vital for the protection and preservation of the world’s marine ecosystems.
Access to information, evidence, and policy development help identify situations and monitor the effects of policy interventions.
Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.
Best practices in WASH initiatives consider the needs, culture, and behaviors of the poor and vulnerable who are most at risk of infectious diseases.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
The widespread loss of natural ecosystems and biodiversity is much more than a conservation issue; countless lives and livelihoods depend on them.
Converting oil platforms into reefs not only results in millions of dollars in cost savings but also results in the preservation of some of the most productive ecosystems on earth.
As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.