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Lessons from the People’s Republic of China and the Asia-Pacific region suggest managing river basins as single ecological units.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
Harmonizing the definition and measurement of circularity drives better policies and stronger cooperation.
Major reforms toward a market-based, open economy required extensive public communications to gain public support in the Republic of Korea.
Meaningful CSO engagement is central to improving the inclusivity, accountability, and sustainability of water projects.
Blockchain technology is making waves in developing countries across Asia.
Insights gained from natural capital accounting can guide the design of projects and public policies.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Support pastoralist-led governance with policies, finance, rights, restoration, and monitoring to sustain mobility, ecosystems, and grassland resilience.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.