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A wide range of new solutions is able to avoid, reduce, collect, recycle, and clean up plastic waste.
Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.
The Republic of Korea is testing drone technology in a variety of applications, including construction, agriculture, health care, and law enforcement.
Work has just started in defining and addressing the loss and damage from climate change that cannot be prevented by mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
Regional cooperation and integration efforts on marine life conservation can be improved through strengthened governance and financial sustainability.
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women can help policy makers design gender-sensitive measures as part of their economic recovery plan.
Feasibility assessments, demand forecasting, and direct public investments in manufacturing facilities support sustainable vaccine manufacturing.