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    The Power of Youth: In Vanuatu, Young Red Cross Volunteers Keep the Water Flowing

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    South Asia sides with China after Taiwan’s elections

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    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...
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    SDGs in Asia – Mind the Widening Gap

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    Unpacking 2023, the Warmest Year on Record

    The 1.5-degree warming has led to widespread heatwaves, droughts, floods, stronger cyclones and a plethora of slow-onset disasters including glacier melting, coral breaching, land...
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    Innovation ‘Imperative’ for Securing Rice Production

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