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Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.
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.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.
Roadmapping is a technology and strategic planning approach that organizations can use to plan for long-term sustainability.
Compared to other infrastructure sectors, education needs a different approach to identifying projects for public–private partnerships.
A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
Regulatory and financial innovations can ensure that microfinance benefits those who need them most.
Maternal health gains require engaging private providers in quality frameworks that embed accountability, equity, and consistent standards.
Community-based solutions help preempt possible adverse effects of a wind farm in the northern Philippines and ensure an inclusive energy transition.