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Desertification continues to expand at the global scale because of climate change. This is leading to extreme biodiversity loss, food insecurity, decreased forest cover,…
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People's Republic of China
12 Jan 2024
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In the past decades, urbanization has been one of the critical drivers of economic development and has lifted millions of populations out of poverty in the People’s…
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People's Republic of China
12 Jan 2024
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Blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihood, and job creation while preserving the health of marine and coastal…
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Timor-Leste
12 Jan 2024
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Gender equality is crucial for eliminating extreme poverty and advancing a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Poverty cannot be eradicated without achieving…
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12 Jan 2024