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Exploring climate impacts, socioeconomic factors, and governance can lead to innovative strategies for the deltas’ protection and empowerment of their communities.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.
Transport emissions are the shared outcome of global production and consumption—demanding accountability across sectors and regions.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
Expanding environment, social, and governance tools and due diligence practices can help firms better manage exposure to climate risks.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Addressing data gaps, investing in human resources, and using technologies provide policymakers with insights to make informed climate-related decisions.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
Meaningful CSO engagement is central to improving the inclusivity, accountability, and sustainability of water projects.