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Asia Pacific
A Few Hours of Spiking Air Pollution ‘Raises Death Risk’
The study looks at short-term exposure to ‘spikes’ in air pollution and points out that these incidents account for 1 million deaths a year,...
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Tops List of Most Impacted by Weather Perils
Climate change and associated weather perils will be a key driver of future economic risks and climate adaptation is essential to prevent property losses...
Asia Pacific
System Change in Southeast Asia’s energy Transition
Large swathes of people in Southeast Asia have limited access to electricity. This energy divide perpetuates poverty and poses a barrier to development. Grassroots...
Agri-business
Innovation ‘Imperative’ for Securing Rice Production
More climate-resilient, nutritious and productive rice varieties are needed considering that rice is a critical commodity in ensuring global food security. Alternatives to burning...
Child mortality
Study Finds Cause of Puzzling Low Use of Diarrhoea Cure
Diarrhoea is the world’s second leading cause of death under the age of five. Oral rehydration salts are the main treatment for diarrhoea in...
Agrochemicals
World Soils Potassium-deficient in Wake of Ukraine War
One fifth of agricultural soils are deficient in potassium, says a study, adding that sanctions on Russia and Belarus have led to 500 per...
Asia Pacific
SDGs in Asia – Mind the Widening Gap
Asia Pacific now seriously lagging on all 17 SDGs. The region is reversing on climate action, stagnant on clean energy and the UN lacks...
Climate change
If Trump Wins, Africa Will Spiral into Climate Hell
A Donald Trump win in the US presidential elections would spell disaster for climate action in Africa and worldwide. As president, Donald Trump slashed...
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Revival of Hope: How a Remote Indian Village Overcame Water Scarcity
By restoring the ponds, the community at Patqapara Village,...
Odisha’s APC Exemplifies Successful Government-Civil Society Partnerships
Odisha’s APC Project was initiated as a collaborative effort...
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