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Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
CAREC countries can benefit from cross-border frequency regulation to boost grid stability and reduce costs.
Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Leverage machine learning and satellite imagery for informed resource allocation to enhance road quality and address development challenges.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
Significant reforms are needed to improve indirect investment vehicles in real estate in the Republic of Korea.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
Inclusive digitalization involves expanding ICT access, adopting user-centric digital designs, and promoting digital literacy.