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How Green Spaces, Emissions Standards, and Early Warnings Can Improve Jakarta’s Air
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, commemorated each September, highlights the need for governance, cleaner transport, and green spaces to tackle Jakarta’s air quality challenges
From Data to Decisions: Turning Disaster Risk into Resilience
Open-source platforms, AI-powered tools, and multi-stakeholder partnerships can provide the resources and knowledge needed to strengthen disaster resilience at the community level.
From Smoke to Solutions: How Development Projects Can Clean the Air
Practical measures such as sustainable transport, renewable energy, and improved waste management can simultaneously improve air quality and support development in Asia and the Pacific.
How Removing Obsolete Dams Can Spark a River Renaissance
Strategic removal of derelict dams in Asia not only revives ecosystems and fisheries but also generates jobs, reduces flood danger, and delivers outsized community and economic returns.
Marine Protected Areas are Key to Saving Asia’s Oceans and Coastal Communities
Marine ecosystems across Asia and the Pacific are under intense pressure from overfishing, pollution, and habitat loss. Marine Protected Areas, when backed by science, community engagement, and enforcement, offer a pathway to biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods.
Stronger Penalties and Timely Targets Could Make Sustainability-Linked Bonds More Effective
New research highlights structural flaws in sustainability-linked bonds that weaken their ability to promote meaningful environmental and social outcomes.
How Strengthened Regulations and Healthcare Can Prevent Lead Poisoning
Lead exposure remains a significant public health threat in Asia and the Pacific, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The global effort to address lead poisoning must focus on stricter regulations, enhanced healthcare capacity, and coordinated international action to protect vulnerable populations.
Beyond Growth: How AI Can Reshape Economies for Ecological Sustainability
Amid converging crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, the urgency of reimagining our economic systems has never been greater. Artificial Intelligence offers a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage resources and align economic activities with environmental sustainability.
How AI Can Drive Inclusive and Transparent Environmental Progress
Artificial Intelligence offers a powerful opportunity to rethink environmental governance by prioritizing systemic resilience. Implementing transparent and inclusive frameworks will ensure that AI aligns with sustainability goals and supports social equity.
Five Ways Bamboo Can Revolutionize Finance, Housing, and Sustainability
Bamboo's fast growth and carbon capture abilities offer a sustainable solution to financial inclusion, housing affordability, and economic resilience in developing countries. Integrating modern technologies with bamboo cultivation can drive economic development while mitigating environmental impacts.