Environmental16 Sep 2026 · 14 min read
ESIA vs. ESMP vs. RAP: A Practical Guide for Project Implementation Units
ESIA, ESMP and RAP are among the most important environmental and social instruments used in development projects, but…
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Environmental8 Jan 2026 · 10 min read
Climate Adaptation Capacity becoming the New Development Currency
Climate adaptation capacity is emerging as a core measure of development in a warming world. While finance remains…
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Environmental16 Oct 2025 · 10 min read
Bhutan’s Climate Policy Gap: How Donors and Digital Governance Can
In short: Bhutan’s Climate Policy Gap requires practical choices about resources, evidence and implementation. This guide explains the…
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Environmental28 Jul 2025 · 10 min read
How Smart Cities Cut Pollution 40% Using IoT Environmental Monitoring Systems
Smart cities are revolutionizing pollution management through IoT-powered environmental monitoring systems. By turning real-time data into actionable insights,…
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Environmental6 Oct 2024 · 8 min read
Marine Energy: Wave, Tidal and Ocean Power Explained
An evidence-led guide to marine energy, with concrete implementation choices, risks and lessons for public agencies and development…
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Economy19 Aug 2024 · 8 min read
Environmental Impact of AI
The projected growth of the AI server market, estimated to reach $150 billion by 2027, is likely to…
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Environmental17 Jun 2024 · 8 min read
Climate Change in Oceania: Risks and Resilience Strategies
An evidence-led guide to climate change in Oceania, with concrete implementation choices, risks and lessons for public agencies…
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Environmental24 Apr 2024 · 9 min read
Sustainable Infrastructure: Planning Beyond Construction
A practical, evidence-informed guide to sustainable infrastructure, with examples, safeguards and implications for public institutions.
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Environmental25 Mar 2024 · 8 min read
Electric Vehicles and Clean Transport: Practical Policy Choices
Electric vehicles can reduce local exhaust pollution and, depending on electricity supply and vehicle production, lower lifecycle greenhouse-gas…
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Environmental15 Mar 2024 · 10 min read
Island Protection: Insights into the Regulation and Preservation of
In short: Island Protection requires practical choices about resources, evidence and implementation. This guide explains the main opportunities…
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Environmental29 Jan 2024 · 10 min read
Six Practical Ways to Reduce Global Water Stress
Reducing water stress requires agricultural efficiency, reliable networks, fair allocation, wastewater reuse, cooperation and better data. Local context…
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Environmental9 Jul 2023 · 10 min read
Carbon Pricing Explained: Taxes, Trading and Net Zero
An evidence-led guide to carbon pricing, with practical examples, implementation risks and lessons for public institutions and development…
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