Search Subscribe
Sign up for our free newsletter and get more of Development Asia delivered to your inbox.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
In the People’s Republic of China, advanced technology and innovative financing schemes make the city-scale deployment of green cooling solutions possible.
A properly functioning market chain and flow of agricultural products are vital to ensuring food and nutrition security amid COVID-19.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
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.
The People's Republic of China is experimenting with incentive-based mechanisms to resolve challenges in managing its trans-provincial watersheds.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.
As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.
Recovery interventions should provide not only economic stimulus but also address climate and disaster risk to ensure that gains are sustained.
Analysis of geographically granular data is essential to identify vulnerable areas and optimize resource distribution.