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 · 6 min read
Bhutan’s Climate Policy Gap: How Donors and Digital Governance Can Strengthen Resilience
Bhutan has achieved carbon-negative status and strong forest protection, yet faces challenges turning policy into action. Limited resources,…
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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 · 5 min read
Marine Energy – Net Zero World Comes to Reality via Ocean Energy
According to the International Energy Agency, marine energy alone is sufficient to meet entire global electricity needs. If…
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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 · 5 min read
Climate Change and Resilience Strategies in Oceania
Oceania's coastal and marine ecosystems face severe threats due to climate change, with rising sea temperatures leading to…
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Environmental24 Apr 2024 · 3 min read
The Importance of Sustainability in Infrastructure Development
The global community faces several challenges that necessitate sustainability in infrastructure development. They include climate change, population growth,…
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Environmental25 Mar 2024 · 4 min read
The Rise of Electric Vehicles – The Sustainable Future
At the heart of the electric vehicle revolution is clean energy. Unlike conventional vehicles, which run on gasoline…
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Environmental15 Mar 2024 · 8 min read
Island Protection: Insights into the Regulation and Preservation of Island Ecosystems
Islands are biodiversity hotspots, hosting a significant percentage of the world's bird, reptile, and plant species, many of…
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Environmental29 Jan 2024 · 5 min read
Thirsty for Solution: 6 Ways to Deal with Globally Rising Water Stress
Smart cities leverage a variety of technologies to enhance resident experience. They are driven by digital innovation and…
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Environmental9 Jul 2023 · 4 min read
Carbon Pricing Rooting for Net Zero World
Carbon pricing is a policy approach aimed at reducing GHG. Simply put, it accounts for the price of…
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Agriculture30 Dec 2021 · 3 min read
Progressing Towards Sustainable Development through Climate-Smart Agriculture
Nearly 32% of global land has seen a change in its use. Forests have been cut down to…
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