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An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
A partnership between the government education department and a non-government organization in the Philippines gives a blueprint for improving access to basic education.
Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.
Start resilience projects with people-centered, evidence-based planning, combining infrastructure, community engagement, and adaptive learning.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Seoul has achieved prosperity, low carbon emissions, and disaster resilience by investing in green spaces and private sector growth.
This piece discusses how central banks can take the lead in addressing climate-related risks in the finance sector.