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A package of economic, social, legal, and institutional measures helps provide equal opportunity to minority and low-caste women in Nepal.
Shifting to a low-carbon economy entails drastic reductions in fossil fuel use and emissions as well as structural adjustments.
Upskilling through TVET and STEM education can help prepare female workers for the automation of apparel manufacturing in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
By connecting different modes of transportation, interchange stations make mass transit a convenient option for long-distance trips.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
Tackling undernutrition in children under 5 years of age requires political will, resources, and a focus on results.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
Huangshi in the People’s Republic of China is a model of systematic pollution control and ecological rehabilitation of lakes in small and medium-sized cities.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
A project assessed the threats facing the Meghna River and worked with stakeholders in ensuring the sustainable supply of safe drinking water for the city.