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As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.
LOCA demonstrates how frontier markets can promote green urban mobility through local innovation and sustainable transport solutions.
Balance development and comfort using global standards, building information modelling, vibration monitoring, and resilient track designs.
Satellite data was used in climate proofing water supply and wastewater facilities in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city.
Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.
Involves economic analysis, capturing and enhancing project value, institutional collaboration, and financing through standardized processes and targeted funds.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.
Youth-focused programs and digital tools are creating accessible, effective pathways to mental well-being.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
The vulture collapse in South Asia due to diclofenac has caused health, economic, and cultural issues, driving urgent conservation efforts and the exploration of new biodiversity credit mechanisms.