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Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
Tajikistan combined irrigation system repairs with agriculture policy reforms to increase food security and farm productivity.
The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.
A livelihood project sets up night markets in border towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion and provides microfinance support to vendors.
Define large businesses, implement comprehensive management of compliance risk, increase public accountability, and improve perceptions of fairness.
Short- and long-term actions in roads, rail, waterways, maritime, and aviation can enhance transport connectivity and promote integration in the SAARC region.
Regulations need to be aligned to improve the efficiency of environment, social, governance investments.
Satellite data was used in climate proofing water supply and wastewater facilities in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city.
Design projects with high economic impact and share dividends with investors and communities through hometown investment funds, land trusts, and other instruments.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.