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    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...
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    Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Face of Climate Change, Poverty and Hunger in the Asia Pacific Region

    Innovation and entrepreneurship can fast-track the spread of more effective and sustainable solutions that combat climate change whilst equally alleviating poverty and hunger by...
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    China, India and Sri Lanka Embroiled in the Geo-Politics of the Indian Ocean

    While both, India and China, would want to ensure the safety and security of Indian Ocean sea routes, both should also take adequate measures...
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    Philippine Research Model Targets ‘Real-World Solutions’

    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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    IPEF to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum

    The IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is one of the initiatives under the IPEF. It brings together the region’s top investors, philanthropies, financial institutions,...
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    Prioritize Development Financing Needs Over Political Interests, Says UN ESCAP Survey

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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’

    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,...
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    India: Himalayas Approach Tipping Point as Glaciers Melt 65% Faster, Threatening 20 Per Cent of Economy

    A major new assessment of the Indian Himalayas warns that the region is approaching a critical tipping point.
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    Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Floods Inflict Rs 2.2 Billion Blow on Nepal’s Farms and Livestock

    As detailed assessments continue and reconstruction plans take shape, the focus on agriculture and livestock remains critical.
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    India: Himalayas Approach Tipping Point as Glaciers Melt 65% Faster, Threatening 20 Per Cent of Economy

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    Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Floods Inflict Rs 2.2 Billion Blow on Nepal’s Farms and Livestock

    As detailed assessments continue and reconstruction plans take shape, the focus on agriculture and livestock remains critical.
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