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Shifting to a low-carbon economy entails drastic reductions in fossil fuel use and emissions as well as structural adjustments.
Systematic and sustainable urban development will help support Georgia’s national strategy for unlocking its full growth potential through urban planning and balanced regional development.
Brazil’s Bolsa Floresta encourages beneficiary communities to engage in productive economic activities that do not increase deforestation.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.
Singapore reinvented itself into a world-class city by taking an integrated approach to sustainable urban development.
Seoul’s Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) is an integrated data hub for smart city management.
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.