Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments for Women’s Resilience Against Disasters
A recent report by Asian Development Bank reveals that digital-based financial instruments are the most suitable for women with low-income.... Read more
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Linking Forest Patches in Peninsular Malaysia
The government of Malaysia recently adopted a forest conservation plan called the Central Forest Spine Master Plan (CFSMP).... Read more
WOTR India: Rural Development Through a Holistic Approach
A non-profit organization supports the development of rural India through a human-centered, nature-based strategy called Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA).... Read more
How to Provide Childcare during Humanitarian Crises
Children deserve the space and opportunity to play, learn, and build relationships even in crises. UNICEF’s Childcare in Humanitarian Crises brief explores how those positive opportunities are still possible in acute onset emergencies.... Read more
An Introduction to Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices developed to reduce harm by minimizing adverse health, social, legal, economic, and even environmental consequences of human behaviors and activities.... Read more
World Cities Summit 2022: Rebuilding Cities in the Time of Crisis
City mayors and industry experts gathered to discuss ways to build sustainable cities in the face of global pandemic and climate change.... Read more
What Melting Glaciers Mean for Pakistan
Pakistan has more than 7,000 glaciers. As the planet’s temperature rises, glaciers melt and cause floods in the region.... Read more
Seven Years of Improving Rice and Coffee Production in Vietnam
The Vietnam Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (VnSAT) Project, financed by the World Bank, successfully wrapped up its seven years of operation.... Read more
Addressing the Threats of Coastal Floodings and Sinking Cities
Besides temperature rise, climate change also causes sea-level rise. For a planet that is two-third oceans, the impacts could be overwhelming.... Read more
Raising Global Awareness on International Mangrove Day
Not many people are aware of mangrove’s benefits, let alone its slowly dying population and restoration attempts. To celebrate the International Mangrove Day, UNESCO published a series of educational posters.... Read more