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Environment

Pollution

A Global Village for a Global Plastics Instrument

The apparent convenience that this throw-away society brings has wrought environmental catastrophe on our ecosystems. It floods our drains. Blocks our rivers. Chokes our...

OWSA Contributor - 24 April 2024

News

Critical Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Begin Tuesday, in Ottawa

The world has a once-in-a-generation chance to profoundly change humanity’s relationship with plastic. That is the message from officials ahead of “pivotal” talks next...

OWSA Contributor - 23 April 2024

Agriculture policy

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...

OWSA Contributor - 22 April 2024

Agriculture policy

Bolangir Farmers Keep up with Climate Change

As climate change sets in, farmers in villages of Balangir district, Odisha, acknowledge that they have noticed a broad change in weather patterns in...

OWSA Contributor - 19 April 2024

Agri-technology

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...

OWSA Contributor - 18 April 2024

Agroforestry

How Social Forestry and Private Investments Can Save Indonesia’s Forests

Throughout Indonesia, traditional customs like Ri’i that belong to the country’s myriad ethnic groups and local communities are deeply intertwined in ongoing efforts to...

OWSA Contributor - 18 April 2024

Climate change

Floods Batter Pakistan; Over 50 Dead

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority is planning for the distribution of relief, but the logistics of reaching relief is a challenge as many roads...

OWSA Contributor - 17 April 2024

Climate change

Debt Swaps Could Release $100 Billion for Climate Action

If a country and its creditors agree to a swap, a portion of that nation’s debt can be written off in exchange for achieving...

OWSA Contributor - 16 April 2024

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