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Consensus on social goals is a must to establish social taxonomy.
Countries can meet goals for climate change and the planned global plastics treaty through investments, technologies, and financing with co-benefits.
The EU’s regulation to reduce tropical deforestation caused by agriculture will be crucial, but it may impose severe short-term costs on smallholders.
Through machine learning, data from nontraditional sources, such as telcos, are analyzed for credit risk assessment of the unbanked.
Precision farming, AI-powered pest detection, and drone-based imaging empower farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.
Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.
A public–private partnership project in the People's Republic of China improved farmers’ production and income by building an integrated smart irrigation system.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
Synergizing the efforts of multiple stakeholders to support digitalization will facilitate circular plastic economy transition in the PRC.
Child-led research in Nepal reveals rising online risks, urging stronger protection, mental health support, and child-friendly digital policies.