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Seoul established a quasi-public bus system, restructured routes, created median lanes, built transfer centers, and integrated its fare system to improve service.
Seoul’s Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) is an integrated data hub for smart city management.
Seoul’s Owl Service has reduced the use of passenger cars by more than 2 million trips per year.
In urban areas in the Lao PDR, decentralized solutions prove to be a low-maintenance and environment-friendly way to ensure clean water and sanitation.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
The public management of revenue and service routes prioritized people’s need for safe and convenient public transport.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
Meaningful involvement and leadership of young women and girls in nature-based solutions-related projects enhances sustainability of interventions.