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Access to information, evidence, and policy development help identify situations and monitor the effects of policy interventions.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
Community-based solutions help preempt possible adverse effects of a wind farm in the northern Philippines and ensure an inclusive energy transition.
Analogous with the gradually increasing global temperature, a gradually increasing carbon tax will over time alter and transform the economics of energy use.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Singapore has built a community space dedicated to integrating persons with disabilities in society by providing them with training and employment opportunities, while ensuring that it is an inclusive space that promotes interaction among people of all abilities.
Strategies for making electric vehicles a sustainable solution include a phased implementation starting with e-buses in Dushanbe and climate finance.
Strong stakeholder support for sustainable disposal methods can improve solid waste management in Bangladesh.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.