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Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.
Future-proof workers against the impact of future pandemics by strengthening community- and evidence-based initiatives.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Uzbekistan is scaling solar and other renewables, using innovative financing and partnerships to modernize its power sector and cut emissions.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.
Women were actively involved in developing the vision, plans and implementation of the local climate change projects.
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, environmental assessment for livestock value chains projects helps avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.