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Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
A Korean firm develops a low-maintenance flowmeter that can measure a wide variation of sewage flow rates to improve efficiency and prevent flooding.
Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Strategic foresight tools can help policy makers adopt a more proactive approach to solving problems.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
Investing in energy transition may enable the textile sector to access markets that require lower-carbon supply chains.