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The EU’s regulation to reduce tropical deforestation caused by agriculture will be crucial, but it may impose severe short-term costs on smallholders.
A new unified framework provides actionable strategies for preventing corruption and fostering transparency in Kazakhstan’s public and private sectors.
Creating a mortgage refinancing company was critical to building a stable residential housing market.
Strengthen laws, improve labeling, create incentives, regulate refrigerants, and promote large-scale adoption.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
Adjust the tax rate in response to inflation and income growth to sustain its potency in discouraging sugar-sweetened beverages consumption.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.