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Establishing centers of excellence can be a fast and cost-effective way for countries and industries to create much-needed specialists.
Tajikistan combined irrigation system repairs with agriculture policy reforms to increase food security and farm productivity.
Leveraging technological innovations can help overcome growth constraints and increase agriculture’s economic contribution.
A smart, distributed district energy system uses multiple clean energy sources and real-time demand response technology to cut emissions and save energy.
Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.
Ciclovia, Bogota's car-free days, has inspired more than 100 cities to make space for walking and cycling to improve public health and the environment.
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.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions—with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.