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Soil stabilizers can cut the costs, and improve the quality, of rural roads in Southeast Asia.
Protecting ecosystems is real development, and it has an amazing return on investment.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Faced with periods of drought, Seosan City in the Republic of Korea uses smart technologies to manage limited water resources and reduce leakages.
Major reforms toward a market-based, open economy required extensive public communications to gain public support in the Republic of Korea.
Sustainable farming and efficient water use can enhance high-value crop production and increase farmers’ income even in harsh environments.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
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.