In Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly tapping into a growing global market for moringa, a tree prized for its nutritional value and potential as a climate solution. The fast-growing, drought-resista…
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A Mekong island too tiny for industrial farming now points to Vietnam’s future
Off the coast of Vietnam’s Tra Vinh province lies Con Chim, a tiny stretch of land where the wind sweeps in off the water, weaving through mangroves and rustling across fields of rice. This land, all …
Laos to launch agroforestry project for sustainable agriculture
A new agroforestry coffee plantation project dedicated to fostering sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation is poised to take root in Laos. The project aims to create a prototype coffee…
How technology and artificial intelligence are bolstering the battle against wildfires
From satellites that can pinpoint the first signs of a wildfire from hundreds of miles away in space, to algorithms that predict how and where a blaze could spread, technology is now in the frontline …
Empowering Bangladesh’s Energy Landscape: Germany’s Support For Sustainable Development Initiatives – Analysis
Germany has committed to providing a financial aid package totaling Tk2,215 crore (€191 million) to Bangladesh, earmarked for the execution of 13 projects spanning energy transition, sustainable urban…
Vietnam’s rubber industry goes green
Many domestic rubber firms are pursuing a green strategy in an effort to reduce waste and verify sustainable forest management certificates to better promote the Vietnamese rubber brand globally. Five…
Vietnam’s Agriculture: A New Frontier For Premium Consumer Products In The U.S.
A favorable tropical climate all year round, an abundance of natural resources, and local authorities’ prioritization of sustainable farming practices are driving Vietnam to become an increasingly pop…
In AI, farmers find a productive ally
Phuvin Kongsawat used his training as an engineer to set up a company that delivers artificial intelligence-based solutions to test the quality of rice. The chief executive of Easy Rice Digital Techno…
World Bank continues to accompany Vietnam to develop green agriculture
A World Bank delegation led by Anna Wellenstein, East Asia and Pacific Regional Director for Sustainable Development, held a working session with Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Deve…
NASA data helps Bangladeshi farmers save water, money, energy
With nearly 170 million residents, Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated nations in the world. Nearly half of its residents work on or live around farms, and rice crops are critical to feedi…