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A two-stage holistic and evidence-based framework provides urban planners a structured and practical guide for making cities healthy and age-inclusive.
Malaysia has made outstanding progress in reducing extreme monetary poverty.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Online training of caregivers using a popular mobile app and a digital monitoring and assessment platform help improve the quality of services.
The Dhaka and Western Zone grid expansion project is using high-level tech applications to raise efficiency, cut emissions, and build climate resilience.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
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.
On Indonesia’s remote Sumba Island, poorer households can pay for solar home systems with goods or services instead of cash.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.