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Billions already face water stress, a figure set to rise sharply, as worsening droughts and deluges threaten global development goals.
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Asia makes up over half of global emissions but less than a third are covered by carbon markets: study
China operates the world’s largest carbon market while Southeast Asia has nascent systems. Interconnectivity among its diverse markets would be crucial in achieving global net-zero goals, finds a report by the World Economic Forum.
Mangroves rich in blue carbon are crucial for flood and storm protection, but countries are struggling to save them.
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As WHO champions pandemic pact, health leaders urge action on ‘slow burn’ AMR crisis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could cost Asia up to US$700 billion by 2050 and surpass cancer as the world’s leading cause of death, according to a recent report. However, investing in AMR solutions could save the region up to US$15 billion annually in healthcare costs.
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