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    From Goat Rearing to Goat Enterprises: A Farmer-Centred Path to Rural Prosperity

    Transformation also requires partnerships. Governments, research institutions, financial institutions, civil society organizations, CSR initiatives, and the private sector each have a vital role in building an ecosystem where smallholders can thrive.

    “Two Leaves and a Bud” Becoming Fiction: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Ceylon Tea

    Fernando cautioned that declining leaf quality, driven by erratic weather, could soon trigger a broader collapse in quantity and output.

    Global Plastic Waste Set to Double by 2040, Raising Costs, Pollution Risks

    The report warns that the world risks locking itself into a future of escalating plastic pollution, rising costs, and mounting environmental and health consequences

    New Study Maps Stark Resilience Gaps Across India’s Agro-Climatic Zones

    The study, based on 26 environmental, technological, socio-economic and institutional indicators, concludes that resilience to climate stress varies sharply across regions – demanding tailored interventions rather than one-size-fits-all policymaking.

    A Lifeline for Rural India: How MGNREGA Transformed Handpada Village

    The scheme has promoted the ideals of transparency and participatory democracy, with Gram Sabhas playing an active role in selecting projects and monitoring their progress.

    Pakistan, IMF Agree on $1.3 Billion Fund for Resilience, Sustainability

    By adhering to its reform commitments and leveraging RSF funding, Pakistan aims to build a sustainable future while addressing critical challenges in fiscal policy, energy, and climate adaptation.

    Emissions from Building Sector Stopped Rising for the First Time Since 2020, Says UNEP Report

    The report's optimism stems from the observation that 2023 marked the first year where the continued expansion of building construction was decoupled from the corresponding rise in sector greenhouse gas emissions.

    Indian Carbon Market: Decarbonization through Innovation

    India’s integrated approach to tackling climate change involves strengthening forest conservation, expanding renewable energy, fostering carbon trading markets, and addressing urban air quality.

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    ADB Approves $100 Million Loan to Overhaul Sri Lanka’s Vocational Training and Boost Women’s Jobs

    International experience shows that well-designed TVET systems can reduce youth unemployment, raise female labour force participation, and support economic diversification.
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    Global Food Prices Hit Near Four-Year High as Supply Disruptions Mount

    Analyses have flagged the potential for El Niño to push food inflation into double digits in import-dependent economies, compounding pressures on households still recovering from earlier crises.

    Nepal’s $50 Million Bid to Drain Four Glacial Lakes Falls Short, Scientists Warn

    Bhutan, India and the Tibetan plateau all host growing inventories of potentially dangerous lakes.

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    ADB Approves $100 Million Loan to Overhaul Sri Lanka’s Vocational Training and Boost Women’s Jobs

    International experience shows that well-designed TVET systems can reduce youth unemployment, raise female labour force participation, and support economic diversification.

    Global Food Prices Hit Near Four-Year High as Supply Disruptions Mount

    Analyses have flagged the potential for El Niño to push food inflation into double digits in import-dependent economies, compounding pressures on households still recovering from earlier crises.