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Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
Modernized facilities and customs reform cut the passage time by over 50% at the busy border crossing in Uzbekistan.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
Leveling the playing field for women opens opportunities for countries to increase development gains.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Make it easier and profitable for commercial operators to develop shipping routes to remote areas.
Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating.
A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.