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The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
Restoring the globally important Yancheng wetlands required engineering interventions, forest rehabilitation, and capacity building.
Ganzhou’s ancient Fushougou system offers a model of integrated, nature-based flood management for modern communities.
Advanced fertilizers improve soil fertility, reduce nutrient losses and runoff to waterways related to fertilizer use, and enhance nutrient use efficiency.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
A market-based approach for reducing air pollution offers countries in the region great potential for flexibility and innovation.
Cities can turn to integrated ICT solutions to better manage the environment, health and safety of their industrial parks and enterprises.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.