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A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.
As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
Production and export of high-quality mung beans can improve farmers’ incomes and nutrition.
Bangladesh trained 1.5 million people by linking directly to the real-world needs of employers.
Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
Secure financial resources for the microinsurance programs that support the welfare of low-income groups in the Republic of Korea.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
Enhance legal frameworks, manage funds separately, and clarify liabilities to prevent future crises.