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Thailand’s proposed THB165 billion (US$4.91 billion) flood diversion project presents an opportunity to rethink flood management – combining engineering with natural floodplains, wetlands and river restoration to strengthen long-term resilience.
Carbon & Climate
Nature can’t wait
Although the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are spurring governments to increase spending on defence and focus more on economic growth, it would be a mistake to postpone investments designed to protect nature. In fact, meeting internationally agreed targets could add up to US$450 billion to annual global GDP by 2050.
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Warming Himalayas: Nepal’s climate justice test
Nepal’s devastating Himalayan floods have exposed the human and economic cost of a warming region, reviving demand for climate justice.
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Regional haze casts a pall on Asean’s influence
The return of smoke haze underscores a sobering reality: while Asean has policies designed to combat it, the problem continues to occur.
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Beyond resumption of China-India dialogue, unresolved issues persist
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Nature risk is financial risk
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