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A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
Strengthening regional cooperation, diversifying exports, and streamlining trade processes can give Central Asia’s exports a push.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
An analysis of geographic conditions shows bioengineering may be useful in some road and flood control projects to support climate mitigation.
A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.