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Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
Analyzing project life cycle data and making it accessible can transform how development projects are designed and delivered.
In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.
Consider a holistic view of the future and a broad range of trends and factors when assessing transport projects.
Carbon taxes and emission trading systems can help countries mobilize fiscal resources while enabling green economic recovery from COVID-19.
In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.