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International exchange of information curbs the outflow of resources from tax evasion.
Clean Development Mechanism projects supported by the Future Carbon Fund are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while delivering social, environmental, and economic co-benefits that contribute to sustainable development.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
A project in Chaonan district in the People’s Republic China shows how to improve services in rural areas and small towns with scarce water resources.
With innovative environmental auditing, auditors can push governments toward better performance in environmental and climate policies.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.
Seoul’s Owl Service has reduced the use of passenger cars by more than 2 million trips per year.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.