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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.
Proper design of policy incentives and the right mix of recycling, incineration, and other waste management methods through integrated planning can help protect public health and the environment in a sustainable way.
Lessons from efforts of the Republic of Korea to help financially vulnerable borrowers before the pandemic can help shape effective measures.
Efforts are needed to get third parties engaged in the emissions market.
The Dhaka and Western Zone grid expansion project is using high-level tech applications to raise efficiency, cut emissions, and build climate resilience.
Address the social context that gives rise to violence and challenge the acceptance and normalization of such violence.
Strategies include enhancing water resource management, strengthening biodiversity conservation, and promoting sustainable ecotourism.