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In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
The global call to accelerate low carbon transition has significant implications for long-term value creation, particularly for funds fueled by oil revenues.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Contingency finance is a risk retention approach for addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Integrating capacity building and human-centered interventions into the preparation of infrastructure projects helps cities meet sustainable goals.
Ganzhou’s ancient Fushougou system offers a model of integrated, nature-based flood management for modern communities.