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The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
Georgia’s integrated urban planning approach is improving livability, revitalizing heritage, and setting new benchmarks for inclusive development.
A climate-resilient, participatory capacity-building program empowers local agencies and enhances water security in Nusantara, Indonesia.
Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
Five critical reforms can bolster global health systems against pandemics, climate change, and emerging infectious disease threats.
Size the BESS correctly, list the performance requirements in the tender document, and develop operational guidelines and pricing policy.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.