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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.
In the People's Republic of China, Yichang city is building a sustainable urban transport system with a bus rapid transit corridor as its backbone.
A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
The collapse of Mongolia’s Soviet-era health system created hardship but catalyzed reforms, strengthening primary care, insurance, and access.
In its makeover of a public housing estate, Singapore focused on not only improving the physical infrastructure but also on creating more spaces for community bonding.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Drones have the potential to maximize development impact through data acquisition, processing, and management for projects.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.