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    IT experts, computer engineers, scientists targeted in ongoing attacks in Gaza. The rebuilding of the infrastructure ‘could take more than 20 years’. Amr Rageh Palestinian academics...
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    Engaging communities ensures research translates to real solutions and that this in turn will lead to a domino effect on overall development and progress....
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    Houses made from recycled plastics are being built across the continent as technology becomes available to private companies and governments. But, implementation is still...
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    Water Governance Vital to Future of One Billion People in South Asia

    The future of one billion people in South Asia hinges on a water pact as climate change compounds pressures on water resources and brings...
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    A Few Hours of Spiking Air Pollution ‘Raises Death Risk’

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    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...
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    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...
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