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Debt-for-climate-and-nature swaps provide Sri Lanka with a practical solution to ease debt, combat climate change, and protect biodiversity.

This requires the adoption of conservation agriculture, agroecology, and nature-based solutions.

In the People’s Republic of China, rehabilitation of the Simao River took an ecological and green development path and was integrated into city plans.

In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.  

Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.

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.

Rapid and low-risk prototyping of solutions to problems promotes innovative and cost-effective approaches to urban development.

Restoring the globally important Yancheng wetlands required engineering interventions, forest rehabilitation, and capacity building.

Nature-based solutions can prevent the next pandemic.

Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.