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Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Analysis of geographically granular data is essential to identify vulnerable areas and optimize resource distribution.
Italian-led glacier research and conservation in Pakistan's Karakoram region highlight a model for transboundary environmental conservation.
Paving roads with fiber-reinforced asphalt mixture and using a pothole detection technology can help keep roads safe and pothole free.
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
A combination of asphalt and concrete layers that incorporate plastic waste could make durable, sustainable, and cost-effective rural roads.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
This requires the adoption of conservation agriculture, agroecology, and nature-based solutions.
A new framework enables near real-time monitoring of sea routes, helping improve decisions on vessel movement and transport of global goods.