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Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
Transport emissions are the shared outcome of global production and consumption—demanding accountability across sectors and regions.
Relocating communal spaces, supported by inclusive dialogue, helps safeguard community bonds and cultural continuity.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
A combination of asphalt and concrete layers that incorporate plastic waste could make durable, sustainable, and cost-effective rural roads.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.
Develop certification frameworks, build sustainable capacity-building systems, and promote knowledge center collaboration.