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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.
Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.
Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.
Microfinance anchored on civil society organizations is a promising model in banking the unbanked.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
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.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
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.