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Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
A coordinated policy approach toward improving market efficiency, education outcomes, and infrastructure will enable the highest possible growth.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
Rather than leveling an existing forest to build a new business park, JTC Corporation adopted an ecologically sensitive approach that retained the natural elements, thereby creating an environment where both businesses and biodiversity could thrive.
Integrating road ecology principles and green infrastructure designs can balance construction with environmental conservation.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.
A health impact assessment makes people healthier and projects more effective.
Sustainable farming and efficient water use can enhance high-value crop production and increase farmers’ income even in harsh environments.
A regional approach to food policy driven by business and public interests can better protect consumers and suppliers in both domestic and export markets, support scaling up of production, and facilitate market access and Greater Mekong Subregion product branding and marketing.