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    Twenty Years On: Indonesia ‘Better Prepared’ Following Tsunami

    Despite being the closest inhabited island to the epicentre of the earthquake in December 2004 that caused the largest tsunami so far in this...
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    How Extreme Weather is Fuelling Violence Against Women

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    Pakistan’s Digital Censorship—The Real Cost of Internet Disruptions

    As Pakistan navigates this digital crisis, the government must confront difficult questions about the future of the internet in the country. Will it continue...
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    End ‘Collective Amnesia’ Over COVID-19, Says WHO

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    Strengthening Rural Economy: Insights from NABARD’s NAFIS 2021-22

    The NAFIS data revealed a notable increase in financial savings among rural households, with annual average savings rising to ₹13,209 in 2021-22 from ₹9,104...
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    Clean tech

    India’s Renewable Energy Revolution a Beacon of Hope in Global Energy Transition, Says IEA Report

    By 2024, solar power is projected to account for nearly 60 per cent of India's renewable energy capacity, significantly contributing to the national grid...
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    Agroforestry

    Global Forest Declaration Assessment Highlights Urgent Action to Combat Deforestation

    The Forest Declaration Assessment report serves as both a critical reminder and a call to action for governments, businesses, and civil society to renew...
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    Maldives: Environmental Protection Agency Reports Rising Threats to Protected Species

    Despite the legislation, environmental activism remains a challenging endeavour in the Maldives. Ongoing court cases, including one aimed at compelling the government to enforce...
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