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Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.

The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.

Seoul dismantled an old highway and revived a stream, the city, and local spirit, through the creation of the Seoul Greenway.

Nature-based solutions offer multiple co-benefits and are implementable at community scale.

Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.

Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.

Empowering youth in water sector events can reshape dialogue, guide strategy, and drive inclusive innovation.

Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.

The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.

Gender-targeted strategies are needed to improve health care for women under India’s universal medical insurance program.