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Start resilience projects with people-centered, evidence-based planning, combining infrastructure, community engagement, and adaptive learning.
Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.
Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
Seoul has achieved prosperity, low carbon emissions, and disaster resilience by investing in green spaces and private sector growth.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
Integrating capacity building and human-centered interventions into the preparation of infrastructure projects helps cities meet sustainable goals.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.