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In the People’s Republic of China, rehabilitation of the Simao River took an ecological and green development path and was integrated into city plans.
Soft skills, a growth mindset, mentorship, and internship can help current and future workers adapt to a rapidly changing workplace.
They are seen, they are important road users, and their voice and agency can help make roads safer.
A combination of asphalt and concrete layers that incorporate plastic waste could make durable, sustainable, and cost-effective rural roads.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.
Community-based solutions help preempt possible adverse effects of a wind farm in the northern Philippines and ensure an inclusive energy transition.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.