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Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
An arsenal of digital tools, such as geofencing, location sharing, and 3D printing, is helping fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Large-scale vaccination requires a comprehensive strategy, infrastructure, human resources, monitoring systems, and a receptive public.
Seoul’s Rainwater Village combines permeable paving, rain gardens, tanks, and resident participation to manage rainfall in dense neighborhoods.
Robo-advisory algorithms tend to move together during market downturns, potentially amplifying shocks and weakening price discovery.
A living lab model turns urban challenges into solutions through co-design, real-world testing, and collaboration.
Uzbekistan is scaling solar and other renewables, using innovative financing and partnerships to modernize its power sector and cut emissions.