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Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Precision farming, AI-powered pest detection, and drone-based imaging empower farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
Field testing in Malaysia and the Philippines shows how modular water treatment systems perform under real coastal water conditions.
Improve water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management to strengthen resilience to vector-borne diseases.
BWRIS and AWS are helping farmers and planners use every drop wisely in Pakistan’s most arid and water-scarce province.
Advanced fertilizers improve soil fertility, reduce nutrient losses and runoff to waterways related to fertilizer use, and enhance nutrient use efficiency.
Eco-friendly buses in Tashkent are boosting gender equality, cutting pollution, and modernizing urban transport.
Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.