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An online mapping tool will help ensure that renewable energy projects are developed without risking significant harm to birds and biodiversity.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
Shifting to a low-carbon economy entails drastic reductions in fossil fuel use and emissions as well as structural adjustments.
Recovery interventions should provide not only economic stimulus but also address climate and disaster risk to ensure that gains are sustained.
This piece discusses how central banks can take the lead in addressing climate-related risks in the finance sector.
Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.