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The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
UAVs enable high-resolution data collection, but their effective integration demands overcoming operational, regulatory, and capacity-related hurdles.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.
Regular consultations, monitoring, and follow-up measures can help successfully restore the income of project-affected persons.
Colombia’s capital Bogota has made it safe and easy to travel by bicycle to work or school by creating a 376-kilometer grid of bike paths, called CicloRutas.
Understand and address the needs of vulnerable young workers and entrepreneurs as part of COVID-19 measures.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.