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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
The water-food-energy nexus approach can help Central Asia manage shared water resources and promote regional cooperation.
At-risk municipalities in the Philippines take the green growth path by building climate change-resilient ecotowns.
Adopt a full lifecycle approach to plastic management, backed by strong enforcement and circular economy solutions.
Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
The global call to accelerate low carbon transition has significant implications for long-term value creation, particularly for funds fueled by oil revenues.