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Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
The convergence of national capability formation, institutional capacity building, and regional cooperation can expand human potential.
This piece offers practical advice as to why working with civil society is important in the Pacific and how greater engagement between CSOs, government, and the Asian Development Bank can be achieved.
The country’s first large-scale wind farm sets the groundwork for sustainable renewable energy investment and deployment.
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
Establish an internal risk management system, implement concrete strategies, enhance governance structure, and strengthen information disclosure.
A conducive, supportive, and culturally appropriate environment can encourage Indigenous Peoples to engage with project teams.
There is a need for globally coordinated standards and principles that allow room for countries to adapt their policies.
Bhutan must boost productivity in traditional crops while building capacity for high‑value agricultural exports.