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A comprehensive assessment of climate impacts helped tailor appropriate and impactful interventions in Huangshan city.
A structured development approach is helping create a sustainable pool of highly qualified eldercare professionals in the People’s Republic of China.
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.
The story of a science professor turned entrepreneur shows skills and education were critical in growing from a micro to a medium-sized business.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.