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    Agroforestry

    Conservation Efforts by Ethnic Communities in Bangladesh Bolster Water Security

    Ethnic women in Bangladesh have to traverse a long hilly path to fetch water for their households, but now they can easily collect water...
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    Climate change

    How Can the Tribal Woman be Empowered?

    Despite challenges, the tribal women exhibit resilience and agency in contributing to their households' economies. Targeted interventions, including education, skill development, and collective action,...
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    Bangladesh

    Early Signs of Heat Waves in South Asia

    In Bangladesh, the country’s meteorological department said on Sunday that a mild heat wave is sweeping Chattogram, Rangamati and Cox’s Bazar districts and it...
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    Housing, land and property rights

    Sri Lanka Set to Legalise Homes Made on Railway Property

    Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardena said that squatters on lands belonging to Sri Lanka’s Railways Department will be leased the land after...
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    Agriculture policy

    FAO report: Heatwaves and Floods Affect Rural Women and Men Differently, Widen Income Gap

    A new study shows how the effects of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age. It...
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    Climate change

    Chinese Disaster Warning Technology to Enhance Pakistan Climate Resilience

    The Chinese official also highlighted the close collaboration between China and Pakistan in meteorology, mentioning the recent establishment of a dedicated meteorological and disaster...
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    Agri-technology

    Maldives Makes a First Foray into Hydroponic Farming

    The hydroponic farming project was carried out by local NGO Kihaadhoo Development Society (KIDS). The revenue generated from the project will be utilized for...
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    Asia Pacific

    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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    Bangladesh

    SouthAsia: UNODC Report Flags Distinct Synthetic Drug Markets Across Region

    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.
    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
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    Delhi Tightens Grip on 2,354 Industries with Real-Time Emission Monitors and Stricter Pollution Limits

    The plan underscores both the technical feasibility of continuous industrial monitoring at scale and the practical difficulties of extending such systems to thousands of smaller enterprises.

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    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
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