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This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
Viet Nam's Vinh Yen City is a model for urban planners and policymakers seeking a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
A pilot project helps Xi’an in the People’s Republic of China hurdle mobility and environmental problems through multimodal and smart transport solutions.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
A study shows reducing clearance times at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port in addition to expanding the port will contribute about 1.1% to gross domestic product.