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Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
In urban areas in the Lao PDR, decentralized solutions prove to be a low-maintenance and environment-friendly way to ensure clean water and sanitation.
Support pastoralist-led governance with policies, finance, rights, restoration, and monitoring to sustain mobility, ecosystems, and grassland resilience.
A data-driven roadmap integrates governance, technology, and finance to help Sri Lanka’s water utility adapt to climate risks and lower emissions.
Strengthen laws, improve labeling, create incentives, regulate refrigerants, and promote large-scale adoption.
Efforts focused on revegetation, grazing ban, hydrological connection, and community engagement to restore the wetland ecosystems, boost carbon sequestration, and improve livelihood.
PFM in sustainable development requires strengthening efforts to be inclusive and tailored to local context.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating.
In Mongolia, community revolving funds helped poor households develop tourism goods and services aligned with biodiversity conservation.