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Why Enhancing Natural Capital is Key for Green Growth
The role of nature in green growth cannot be ignored. Incorporating natural capital considerations into the economic growth strategies of developing countries is essential for protecting the environment.
The Right Policies Can Separate Economic Growth from Pollution
While emerging economies primarily experience rising CO2 emissions with growth, and high-income nations see declining emissions, actions such as addressing income inequality, promoting sustainable tourism, investing in alternative energy, and encouraging reforestation can shift this dynamic towards sustainability.
Four Ways to Manage Rural Solid Waste
Research in Shanxi Province, in the People’s Republic of China, provides insights into how to achieve quality and sustainable management of rural sanitation, wastewater, and solid waste.
To Save the World’s Oceans, We Must Take These Four Actions Now
World Oceans Day is an opportunity to amplify local voices and develop science-based solutions for one of the world’s most important resources. This includes effective communication and empowering communities to ensure sustainable, culturally relevant ocean health initiatives.
Five Pathways to Transform Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific
Asia faces unprecedented food security challenges due to soaring rice prices, climate-induced disasters, and ecosystem degradation. Strategic action is needed to transform food systems for greater resilience and sustainability.
A Burning Issue: Managing Air Quality in Cities and Rural Areas
There are viable solutions for the harmful practice of agricultural burning but they need government and private sector support to scale up.
How "Green Nudges" Can Reduce Disposable Cutlery Use
These charts illustrate the impact of green nudges on single-use cutlery consumption in the People’s Republic of China and the implications of more widescale use of such nudges.
Scale Up Finance for Fish, Forests and Birds to Fight Climate Change
Innovative financing is needed for nature-based solutions, which protect biodiversity and combat climate change.
Climate of Opportunity: Sustainable Mining in Mongolia
Mongolia’s economy can lead the charge to net-zero and help other countries move from fossil fuels to clean energy if swift action is taken to tap its rare earth deposits.
A Strategy to Address Air Pollution and Climate Change in Bishkek
Decisive action is needed to improve air quality and cut carbon dioxide emissions in the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic.