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Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
The globalization of commerce requires consistent laws and regulations not only to authorize but also to regulate electronic communications.
The Republic of Korea takes quick and decisive action to control the spread of the virus and to mitigate risks to public health.
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
The pandemic opens an opportunity to reset CAREC’s aviation industry through green lanes and domestic tourism, among others.
Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.