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One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
A conducive, supportive, and culturally appropriate environment can encourage Indigenous Peoples to engage with project teams.
Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
Leverage science-based tools, foster collaboration across sectors, build local capacity, and promote global and regional cooperation.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
Exploring climate impacts, socioeconomic factors, and governance can lead to innovative strategies for the deltas’ protection and empowerment of their communities.