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Investing in mental health strengthens human capital, reduces inequality, and drives economic and social gains across sectors.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
Strong policies, targeted incentives, and early charging investment can accelerate electric vehicle adoption and support a cleaner transport system.
A pilot in Metro Manila shows how autonomous cleanup vessels and data can support smarter river management.
Advanced fertilizers improve soil fertility, reduce nutrient losses and runoff to waterways related to fertilizer use, and enhance nutrient use efficiency.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
A climate-resilient, participatory capacity-building program empowers local agencies and enhances water security in Nusantara, Indonesia.
Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
A community-driven initiative can benefit interventions in housing and create opportunities to improve the design and delivery of services and facilities in critical sectors.