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A pilot project in the Philippines will demonstrate how irrigation canals can be used in producing clean and reliable energy off the grid.
As energy prices surge, air quality solutions that make hospitals safer and more efficient can be the best option for governments and patients.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
A study from India shows low- and middle-income countries must improve economic evaluations of health interventions to reduce chronic disease burden.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
The pandemic is an opportunity for the country to push for longer-term structural reforms.