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Access to information, evidence, and policy development help identify situations and monitor the effects of policy interventions.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Nature-based solutions offer multiple co-benefits and are implementable at community scale.
A digital application has helped reduce marine plastic leakage by improving municipal solid waste collection.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.