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Can agriculture be profitable and sustainable?While commercialisation of agriculture has led to an increase in profits in South Asia – a region marred by poverty and child malnutrition – short-term benefits may hide long-term risks. -
Could developing-world cities make or break the 1.5C warming goal?With growing slums and emissions—but limited capacity to tackle the problems—these cities are where action will be crucial, experts say.
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Global warming to increase water in South Asian riversThe region will see a 20 to 30 per cent increase in river basins in the Indus, Tibetan Plateau, Arakan Coast regions due to climate change, according to a recent study. -
Air pollution tanks South Asia’s cities in liveability rankingsBad air has pulled South Asian cities down The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Ranking while political stability has nudged Hong Kong above Singapore. How did the rest of the region fare?
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Kerala’s monsoon: Lessons from recent floods in India– India's worst flood in recent times is a clear warning about the dangers of rampant and thoughtless human development, writes Azim Premji University's Harini Nagendra. How are communities overcoming mistakes made in development and preparing for a future of extreme weather? -
Big Data can transform SDG performance. Here’s how.– With so many SDG indicators to monitor, Big Data can supplement traditional data sources to keep better track of development. -
4 ways we can step up adaptation and protect vulnerable communities from climate change impactCarbon & Climate
4 ways we can step up adaptation and protect vulnerable communities from climate change impact
– The world's poorest will be hardest hit by climate change. What can be done to prepare them for the future?
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