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A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Enhancing housing affordability and sustainability requires capacity development, affordability-based demand assessment, financing, and design improvements.
In Samoa, eDNA survey techniques were used to assess the potential effects of a proposed dam on freshwater ecosystems.
Cross-sectoral collaboration is essential to tackle the demand for new skill sets in the future.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
The Republic of Korea’s shift to an information and communication technology-based education system provides useful lessons for other countries looking to make similar changes.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.