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Synergizing the efforts of multiple stakeholders to support digitalization will facilitate circular plastic economy transition in the PRC.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world. It is imperative that ASEAN benefits from COP24.
Initiatives should start by focusing on building awareness on the importance of oceans and coastal habitat.
A 6th-century underground marvel in Istanbul showcases ancient engineering, sustainable water management, and resilience lessons for modern cities.
Modernizing farming methods, establishing greenhouse farms, and improving post-harvest management can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and enhance food security.
Solutions include food aid, farm recovery, climate-smart practices, fair pricing, rural finance, and resilient infrastructure.
Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.
Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.