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Good quality environmental data and statistics are critical to monitoring and evaluating progress toward the SDGs in Mongolia, and developing policies to achieve these goals.
Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
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.
An evaluation of possible project impacts helps preserve culturally and environmentally important sites and protect nearby communities.
Recovery interventions should provide not only economic stimulus but also address climate and disaster risk to ensure that gains are sustained.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Project preparation is critical for embedding gender and climate considerations, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
In India, auctions were found to be better than regulator-designed tariffs in determining the procurement price for solar-generated electricity.