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Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.
Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.
Restoring the globally important Yancheng wetlands required engineering interventions, forest rehabilitation, and capacity building.
Blockchain technology is making waves in developing countries across Asia.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Participatory conservation and ecotourism can help maintain biodiversity while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.
Adopt a full lifecycle approach to plastic management, backed by strong enforcement and circular economy solutions.
The People's Republic of China is experimenting with incentive-based mechanisms to resolve challenges in managing its trans-provincial watersheds.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.