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BWRIS and AWS are helping farmers and planners use every drop wisely in Pakistan’s most arid and water-scarce province.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
A Singapore study shows career breaks to care for family hold back not only a woman’s rise in the corporate ladder but also affect her retirement savings.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Protecting ecosystems is real development, and it has an amazing return on investment.
Strengthening leadership pathways, workplace reforms, and training can help address barriers to women’s rise to senior health roles.
Financial readiness and pre-arranged support reduce delays, protect budgets, and enable faster, more efficient rebuilding.
Future-proof workers against the impact of future pandemics by strengthening community- and evidence-based initiatives.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.