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Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
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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.
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Floating photovoltaic facilities could be an environment-friendly option for countries with limited land.
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A data-driven “smart” system can help water utilities to reduce losses from unaccounted-for-water more efficiently and improve service delivery.
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Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology can be a game changer for managing irrigation networks and raising agriculture productivity in Indonesia.
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River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
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Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
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In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
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Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
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Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
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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.
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Infrastructure that provides access to clean water and adequate sanitation frees women and girls from health and safety risks.
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In Indonesia, the rural poor gave cash and in-kind contributions to improve and maintain water supply and services.
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Good quality environmental data and statistics are critical to monitoring and evaluating progress toward the SDGs in Mongolia, and developing policies to achieve these goals.