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Southeast Asia is home to some of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world. It is imperative that ASEAN benefits from COP24. 

The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.

Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.

Residents in Thimphu contributed part of their land for urban infrastructure and services to support the growth of their city.

In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.

Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.

Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.

Labor, health, and safety measures ensure that the rights and welfare of both local and migrant workers are protected.

Integrating capacity building and human-centered interventions into the preparation of infrastructure projects helps cities meet sustainable goals.

Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.