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Seoul dismantled an old highway and revived a stream, the city, and local spirit, through the creation of the Seoul Greenway.
Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.
Nature-based solutions offer multiple co-benefits and are implementable at community scale.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
The Industry Employment Network Database helps the Philippines shape more strategic policy and infrastructure plans.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.