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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...
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...
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Tops List of Most Impacted by Weather Perils
Climate change and associated weather perils will be a key driver of future economic risks and climate adaptation is essential to prevent property losses...
Climate change
European Union to Provide Pakistan an Additional €100 Million to Enhance Post-Flood Resilience
The package extends its impact by fortifying Pakistan’s long-term resilience through targeted investments in human rights, gender equality, and civil society.
The European Union (EU)...
Disaster Management
Maldives floods: Homes damaged, people relocated
The army, police and Male’ City Council alongside public workers, has stacked 1,018 sand sacks for prevention in 152 areas including locations such as...
Bangladesh
Infants at Higher Risk in Flood-prone Areas of Bangladesh
Every year, monsoon season brings extensive flooding to Bangladesh. Now, a study finds that infant mortality rates are higher among those born in rainy...
Bhutan
Shrinking Himalayan Glaciers Spell Trouble Downstream
Researchers strive to better understand melting glaciers on Asian mountain peaks, the Earth’s ‘Third Pole,’ in light of devastating floods and water supply problems.
By...
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Stares at Severe Multiple Risks From Climate Change
Average tropical cyclones cost Bangladesh about $ 1 billion annually. By 2050, a third of agricultural GDP could be lost. In case of a...
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Honeywell India Boosts Innovation by Funding Deep Science Startups Through Partnership with IISc
In last four years of its partnership, Honeywell has supported over 40 start-ups and the group plans to on-board...
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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...
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...
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Honeywell India Boosts Innovation by Funding Deep Science Startups Through Partnership with IISc
In last four years of its partnership, Honeywell has...
Critical Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Begin Tuesday, in Ottawa
The world has a once-in-a-generation chance to profoundly change...
