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A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
India’s Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project offers practical operational lessons and best practices for forging more livable cities.
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.
The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
A health impact assessment makes people healthier and projects more effective.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
The People’s Republic of China’s efforts to integrate natural capital accounting into its national policy development process may encourage mainstreaming of the practice in other parts of the world.
A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.