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Soft skills, a growth mindset, mentorship, and internship can help current and future workers adapt to a rapidly changing workplace.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
In Kazakhstan, infection among workers at a road upgrading project was avoided because good occupational safety and health measures were in place.
Wholesale and retail trade, textiles, construction, electronics, and food and beverage show high circularity potential.
Clean Development Mechanism projects supported by the Future Carbon Fund are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while delivering social, environmental, and economic co-benefits that contribute to sustainable development.
Digital change poses transformative opportunities, as well as risks, in capturing and interpreting data in support of sustainable development goals.
The lack of a dedicated financial mechanism to address climate-related loss and damage underscores the need for innovative ways to address this funding gap.
A preliminary study in Sri Lanka provides important insights into mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness and overlay design for roadway networks.
Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.