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Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
Lanzhou, in the People’s Republic of China, has the world's first bus rapid transit with a split station design allowing buses in the same direction to stop on both sides of the platform, easing travel time.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.
Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
A pilot project in the Philippines will demonstrate how irrigation canals can be used in producing clean and reliable energy off the grid.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
An arsenal of digital tools, such as geofencing, location sharing, and 3D printing, is helping fight the spread of the coronavirus.