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There are viable solutions for the harmful practice of agricultural burning but they need…
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Desertification continues to expand at the global scale because of climate change. This is…
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In the past decades, urbanization has been one of the critical drivers of economic development…
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Blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihood…
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Under the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty addressing climate change that was…
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Policymakers in the Asia and the Pacific have powerful tools available to identify funding gaps…
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Addressing Asia and the Pacific's urgent need for affordable, green housing is vital…
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for approximately 120,000 deaths in Sri Lanka each year…
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Tobacco use continues to pose a significant global health challenge, with smokers accounting for…
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Meeting the healthcare needs of the Nepalese population is a significant challenge, given the…
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Asia and the Pacific, accounting for 60% of global CO<sub>2</sub>…
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These charts illustrate the impact of green nudges on single-use cutlery consumption in the…