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Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
Blockchain has the potential to help emerging markets broaden the benefits of rapid growth.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
Analyzing project life cycle data and making it accessible can transform how development projects are designed and delivered.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
Creating a market for green business requires policies that help businesses make or save money from environmental compliance.