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Building the resilience of rice markets is key to ensuring food security amid increasing prices and climate risks in Asia and the Pacific.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
Energy master planning is key to preparing bankable projects that improve municipal heating, lower costs, and help achieve environmental goals.
Strengthening governance, building institutional capacity, and weeding out corruption are essential for effective privatization.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.
The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
In the People’s Republic of China, advanced technology and innovative financing schemes make the city-scale deployment of green cooling solutions possible.