What Is Adaptive Social Protection?
Our ability to withstand shocks is critical. Adaptive social protection has emerged to strengthen household resilience against multiple crises.... Read More
SDGs Goal 11
Bali Implements Tourism Tax to Protect Its Culture and Environment
The Bali Provincial Government implemented a tourism tax for foreign tourists to improve services and facilities and preserve the island’s culture and nature.... Read More
Exploring Gendered Impacts of Disasters
In a policy brief, UN Women explores the gendered impacts of disasters in Asia and the Pacific, particularly during heatwaves and drought.
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Looking into UNEP’s Generation Restoration Project
The Generation Restoration project seeks to promote ecosystem restoration efforts in urban areas, tailored to local contexts.
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How Waste-to-Energy Technology Transforms Municipal Solid Waste to Electricity
Waste-to-energy power plants emerge as a sustainable alternative that converts municipal solid waste into electricity. ... Read More
Supporting Sustainable Tourism in Seoul with the Climate Card Tourist Pass
The Climate Card Tourist Pass will allow international and short-stay domestic visitors unlimited use of Seoul’s public transportation.
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Enhancing Urban Mental Health Through Increased Biological Diversity
A study highlights the positive role of biological diversity in improving the mental health of urban residents. ... Read More
The Jeepney Phaseout Is Hurting the Real Drivers of Change
The Jeepney Phaseout is a microcosm of what happens globally: the exclusion of marginalized voices from policies that impact their lives.... Read More
Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Construction Through Ancient Practices
Can heritage and ancient practices be used today as low-carbon construction to support sustainable development?
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Tackling Noise Pollution for Quieter and Healthier Cities
Noise pollution in urban spaces is an overlooked threat to public health and the ecosystem.... Read More