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Proper design of policy incentives and the right mix of recycling, incineration, and other waste management methods through integrated planning can help protect public health and the environment in a sustainable way.
In Bangladesh, improvements in rural roads and markets paved the way for women’s empowerment.
There is a need for globally coordinated standards and principles that allow room for countries to adapt their policies.
A Singapore study shows career breaks to care for family hold back not only a woman’s rise in the corporate ladder but also affect her retirement savings.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world. It is imperative that ASEAN benefits from COP24.
Countries need to build capacity and develop financial solutions for different climate risks, including those that can better address slow-onset events.
Problem Tree, Beneficiary Assessment, and Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis are useful tools when preparing the design and monitoring framework for CSO engagement.
Various financial schemes have been developed to cover some of the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
A policy action plan for Myanmar provides a step-by-step guide on how to stimulate private sector development.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.