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How Block Heater Technology Can Reduce Carbon and Air Pollution

Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.

   Kazakhstan; Climate change, Energy, Transport
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action
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Closing Loopholes in Resource Taxation Through UN and OECD Treaty Reforms

New treaty standards give developing economies stronger taxing rights over resource activities and align policies with global sustainability goals.

   Agriculture and natural resources, Economics, Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Italy Helps Conserve Pakistan's Melting Water Towers Through Scientific Innovation

Italian-led glacier research and conservation in Pakistan's Karakoram region highlight a model for transboundary environmental conservation.

   Pakistan; Climate change, Environment, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Reversing Rural Poverty with Value Addition in Agribusiness

Scaling up farm activities through sustainable mechanisms that improve conditions and incomes of smallholder farmers can alleviate rural poverty.

   Bangladesh, India; Agriculture and natural resources, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities