Planetary health links human well-being with ecosystem health, emphasizing biodiversity loss as a driver of respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC At the 2025 European Respiratory Society…
Gender-focused bond issuances have grown significantly, the study finds. Yet the authors call for stronger safeguards—specifically greater transparency and more credible reporting—to ensure stated gender outcomes match reality. FOLLOW THIS…
Despite being essential for health, education, and resilience, WASH remains one of the most underfunded sectors in international aid — leaving billions without access to safe water or sanitation. FOLLOW…
Air quality and climate are locked in a feedback loop with deadly consequences, warns new bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). FOLLOW THIS TOPIC GENEVA — A new…
The aid sector is being squeezed by escalating conflicts and shrinking budgets. Agencies are prioritizing the most dangerous theaters while stepping back from others; local groups inherit the frontline but…
As Indonesia readies its processors and producers for new markets, the rewards are expected to ripple through coastal economies, driving higher incomes, improved standards and greater resilience for fishing communities.
In Assam, hanging bridges help golden langurs swing above the perils of development. The canopy bridge project is a joint initiative involving the Assam Forest Department, the local administration, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and local communities.
New initiative aims to modernize metro systems, expand clean infrastructure, and draw private capital to transform India’s urban future.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A new longitudinal study offers compelling evidence that childhood exposure to air pollution can have enduring impacts on cognitive, educational, and mental health outcomes. The study, based on data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS), reveals that elevated air pollution exposure during early developmental years is associated with attention problems, substance abuse, conduct issues, and lower educational attainment in adolescence.