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Sri Lanka is transforming its education system to take its economy to the next level.
Putting resources toward specialized training, mentoring and confidence building is a successful formula for giving greater voice to women in the countryside.
A new regional platform will connect countries to transform shared experiences into action, advancing inclusive, sustainable health reforms.
Increasing investments in natural capital requires a proper accounting of its economic value for informed policy and decision-making.
A centralized platform that promotes data sharing and visibility can help improve an organization’s efficiency and impact.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
In Samoa, eDNA survey techniques were used to assess the potential effects of a proposed dam on freshwater ecosystems.