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Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Make it easier and profitable for commercial operators to develop shipping routes to remote areas.
Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.
A study of four Southeast Asian markets examines how digital financial solutions can play a key role in closing gaps in financial inclusion.
Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.
Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.
Risk reduction, retention, and transfer are risk management approaches that can be used to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.