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Achieving the SDGs in South Asia

Sustainable Development Network

Further, the region is expected to bear some of the most devastating consequences of climate change-drought, changing patterns of rainfall and increasing frequency of extreme weather patterns which are particularly critical for a region where the majority of the population depends on rain-fed agriculture for survival.

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Where Should the Green Go?

Sense and Sustainability

While this type of spatial analysis operates at a relatively course scale, the data used is commonly available for cities across the country and the world. Originally published by S&S on May 23, 2016. Thus allowing for a fist level of spatial prioritization with minimal investment of time and resources. Image courtesy of Flickr.

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How do you monitor a tidal river?

Envirotec Magazine

In addition to the challenges posed by urban development, climate change is increasing the urgency with which urban drainage and wastewater treatment issues must be addressed. The Lee Tunnel was opened in January 2016 and captures 16 million tonnes annually from the single largest CSO in London. first appeared on Envirotec.

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The case for raising up women in climate tech

GreenBiz

They also are more equipped with the vital skills to adapt and be resilient to climate change when disaster strikes, and to influence how their communities mitigate against it. Opus 12 is addressing climate change by using carbon emissions to create products traditionally derived from fossil fuels. Carbon removal.

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