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Transport emissions are the shared outcome of global production and consumption—demanding accountability across sectors and regions.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
COP14 resolutions reinforce ADB’s mandate to support DMCs in meeting their obligations through strengthened safeguards.
Taking a risk-management approach to large-scale projects involves investing in project preparation and attending to stakeholders’ concerns early, such as land and resettlement issues.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.
Improve water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management to strengthen resilience to vector-borne diseases.
Maternal health gains require engaging private providers in quality frameworks that embed accountability, equity, and consistent standards.
Italian-led glacier research and conservation in Pakistan's Karakoram region highlight a model for transboundary environmental conservation.
Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.