South Asia is facing severe climate impacts and energy issues while also dealing with shifts in global power dynamics. Countries like Pakistan and Nepal are exploring green technologies and climate finance for better energy systems.
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Nepal has become self-sufficient in cement production, but this comes at a high cost to the environment and local communities. Chinese investments play a key role in this growth.
Activists are concerned about the local benefits of China's lithium extraction in Nigeria, highlighting economic and environmental issues.
Transport costs in Cameroon are increasing, not because of fuel prices, but due to fear from ongoing conflict. Many face high fares for dangerous travel in the region.
The Funan Techo Canal is a new project in Cambodia expected to change trade and the environment.
An exploration of online fundraising scams in Ethiopia, highlighting the issues surrounding transparency and accountability.
Armed conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cause poverty and harm the environment. The Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor project aims to support growth and protect the area.
This article discusses the need for equitable distribution of benefits from AI technologies, particularly between the Global North and South. It highlights historical challenges and the need for collaboration to ensure that AI supports everyone.
China uses loans to provide electricity to communities in Africa that lack support from Western aid. This article examines the complexities and implications of these loans.
Buddha Chitta seeds, found only in Nepal, are highly valued for creating prayer necklaces, helping local farmers earn significant income.
This article discusses how rising geopolitical tensions threaten the security and livelihoods of coastal communities in Trinidad and Tobago.
African health leaders met in South Africa, calling for local solutions amidst challenges like job losses and aid reductions.
Uzbekistan is building waste-to-energy plants with Chinese support to tackle waste management. These projects aim to generate electricity while addressing environmental challenges.