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Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
Risk reduction, retention, and transfer are risk management approaches that can be used to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.
Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
Ciclovia, Bogota's car-free days, has inspired more than 100 cities to make space for walking and cycling to improve public health and the environment.
Singapore pioneered road pricing as a tool to reduce traffic congestion and improved it over the years into a high-tech, pay-as-you-use system.
In the PRC, the successful restoration of the Ma’anshan and Zhihui mining pits showcases innovative business models.