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A new framework enables near real-time monitoring of sea routes, helping improve decisions on vessel movement and transport of global goods.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
Public oversight of ESG disclosure is vital to preventing greenwashing and protecting investors until robust legal frameworks are established.
Precision farming, AI-powered pest detection, and drone-based imaging empower farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.
Develop certification frameworks, build sustainable capacity-building systems, and promote knowledge center collaboration.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.
Easing the pension burden in Sri Lanka demands structural reforms and a transition to a contributory model.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
Update curricula to offer more green-focused programs, leverage R&D on new technologies, and commercialize green-tech start-ups.