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Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
Sustainable farming and efficient water use can enhance high-value crop production and increase farmers’ income even in harsh environments.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.
A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.
Integrating capacity building and human-centered interventions into the preparation of infrastructure projects helps cities meet sustainable goals.
Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
Viet Nam's Vinh Yen City is a model for urban planners and policymakers seeking a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.
An online mapping tool will help ensure that renewable energy projects are developed without risking significant harm to birds and biodiversity.