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Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Exploring climate impacts, socioeconomic factors, and governance can lead to innovative strategies for the deltas’ protection and empowerment of their communities.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
Regular consultations, monitoring, and follow-up measures can help successfully restore the income of project-affected persons.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.