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Seoul conducted stabilization work to cover the garbage, and restored Nanjido into a nature sanctuary now enjoyed by millions of visitors.
The availability of insurance for high-risk projects gives investors the confidence to pursue green investments.
In the Republic of Korea, the finance sector needs environmental, social, and governance evaluation criteria amid growing shareholder stewardship.
Regulators should focus on ensuring full corporate disclosure and transparency to protect stakeholders.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Ciclovia, Bogota's car-free days, has inspired more than 100 cities to make space for walking and cycling to improve public health and the environment.
Define large businesses, implement comprehensive management of compliance risk, increase public accountability, and improve perceptions of fairness.
Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.