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Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
The vulture collapse in South Asia due to diclofenac has caused health, economic, and cultural issues, driving urgent conservation efforts and the exploration of new biodiversity credit mechanisms.
India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
Indonesia’s first returnable and reusable packaging system is plugging the plastic waste and altering consumers’ consumption behavior.
Proactive integrity checks can improve public trust in law enforcement agencies and advance societal development.
In the PRC, the successful restoration of the Ma’anshan and Zhihui mining pits showcases innovative business models.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
In the People’s Republic of China, an environmental education program instills in students and their families a love for their hometown and nature.
Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.