Breaking Taboos: Four Ways to Support Menstrual Health in the Pacific
Menstrual health is a fundamental aspect of personal well-being. Embedding menstrual health into urban development, water, sanitation, and hygiene programs will reduce inequalities, increase access to education and employment, and improve the overall health of women, girls and others who menstruate.
Six Ways to Make Cities Healthier and Age-Friendly
To stay competitive, cities must become healthy, livable places for an emerging urban society which has more older people and fewer children.
How Asia’s Cities Can Become More Livable After the Pandemic
Asia’s cities must become greener, more inclusive, more competitive, and more resilient to build forward better and be better places to live.
In the People’s Republic of China, Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities are Key to a Green Urban Future
As urbanization and aging trends continue, sustainable development will depend on making cities more livable, environmentally friendly, socially inclusive, and competitive.
What Makes New Cities Successful?
The right blend of public and private sector support, along with long-term transport strategies and anchor institutions such as schools and hospitals, are some of the basic ingredients needed for a successful new city.
The Digital Transformation Caused by the Pandemic Can Be a Powerful Tool for Inclusive City Planning
The changes brought about by COVID-19 can be used to make cities more open, accessible and inclusive to all people.
In Bhutan, Bold Policies Could Make Land Pooling a Powerful Urban Development Tool
In order to be effective, land pooling needs to be supported by policy measures that ensure the benefits accrue equally to landowners, the community, and the government.
Many People Take Toilets for Granted. More Than a Billion in Asia Don’t Have that Luxury
Investments in safe, adequate and affordable water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities must be sustained and result in improved services and a less polluted environment for everyone, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable in Asia and the Pacific.
To Bounce Back from COVID-19, Make Space for Indonesia’s Urban Poor
Governments should adopt public space policies that support all citizens—including informal workers and the urban poor.
For Healthier Cities, It's Time We Gave Them Some (Green) Space
During the pandemic, people in cities have seen how valuable green space is for mental and physical health. We should protect and expand green space and make its benefits accessible to all.