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The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.
Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.
Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.
A data-driven roadmap integrates governance, technology, and finance to help Sri Lanka’s water utility adapt to climate risks and lower emissions.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Microfinance anchored on civil society organizations is a promising model in banking the unbanked.
Singapore is transforming its drainage system into re-naturalized streams and bioswales that enhance urban living.
In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.