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
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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
Australia’s Biodiversity Is Declining
In its five-year report, Australia State of the Environment compiles the latest updates on the continent’s rich biodiversity.... Read more
Kyrgyzstan’s Plan for Mountain Sustainability
The Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN presented the concept of “Five Years of Action for the Development of the Mountain Regions”.... Read more
The Rough Patch of India’s Plastic Ban
Starting July 2022, certain single-use plastic products are illegal in India. However, the country is underprepared.... Read more
NEWater: Singapore’s Recycled Water
NEWater is high-grade reclaimed water that supports Singapore’s circular water management system.... Read more