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Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.
Economic incentives push producers and consumers to use resources more efficiently and reduce environmental costs as well as spur innovative practices.
The country’s first large-scale wind farm sets the groundwork for sustainable renewable energy investment and deployment.
Strategic foresight tools can help policy makers adopt a more proactive approach to solving problems.
Recovery interventions should provide not only economic stimulus but also address climate and disaster risk to ensure that gains are sustained.
Injecting carbon dioxide into mature oil fields can boost production and store this climate-warming gas underground permanently.
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.