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Building roads for socioeconomic development depends on an efficient O&M system that considers the difficult topology and fiscal issues.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
As a way forward for coastal cities, this article explores the potential of system of systems approaches for integrated planning and management of coastal assets using nature-based solutions that engage communities.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.
A systems approach can align housing finance, supply, services, resilience, and inclusion to close Asia and the Pacific’s housing gap.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.
Lessons from the People’s Republic of China and the Asia-Pacific region suggest managing river basins as single ecological units.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.