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A wide range of new solutions is able to avoid, reduce, collect, recycle, and clean up plastic waste.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Initiatives should start by focusing on building awareness on the importance of oceans and coastal habitat.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
Outcome-based budgeting is a comprehensive approach that considers the inputs, outputs, and outcomes to be achieved with public funds.