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The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.
Singapore consolidated its various health and care systems to deliver integrated cost-efficient care for its aging population
Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Collaborations can bridge infrastructure deficits as well as support transformational development and enhance urban livability in many ways.
Digital tools can strengthen primary health care through integrated and system-ready solutions that support physical and mental health needs.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.