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How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
Myanmar’s second largest city tackles the challenges of improving and privatizing waste management.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
A study examines the potential of three applications to scale up and recommends policy actions to support digital adoption.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
Feasibility assessments, demand forecasting, and direct public investments in manufacturing facilities support sustainable vaccine manufacturing.
In the Republic of Korea, K-water offers smart solutions for managing limited water resources to supply increasing demand in cities.
Understanding how plastics move through river basins helps governments identify pollution hotspots and prioritize interventions.