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A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
Environmentally friendly and climate-resilient solutions help develop green and sustainable small and medium-sized cities in the PRC.
Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.
Consultations with stakeholders helped create a well-rounded sustainable and consumption action plan with broad support.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
Chronic respiratory disease screening and management through digital spirometry can improve lung health outcomes in Asia and the Pacific.
Update curricula to offer more green-focused programs, leverage R&D on new technologies, and commercialize green-tech start-ups.
Wholesale and retail trade, textiles, construction, electronics, and food and beverage show high circularity potential.
Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.