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Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
Microfinance anchored on civil society organizations is a promising model in banking the unbanked.
Despite a lack of domestic energy resources, the Republic of Korea has become one of the largest economies in the world.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
Make it easier and profitable for commercial operators to develop shipping routes to remote areas.
Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.