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 …
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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…
Transforming Pakistan’s Agriculture: The ‘Green Revolution’ Uniting Land, Lease, and Technology
Here is a list of countries where the military historically or currently play a significant role in agriculture: China, Egypt, India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Turkey, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan…
US to provide $35m for climate-smart cultivation techniques in Bangladesh
The United States (US) will provide 35 million US dollar to help Bangladeshi farmers mitigate climate impacts and increase their production. The support will be provided under a five-year “Feed …
Bangladesh Receives $858 Million World Bank Financing to Improve Climate Resilient Agriculture Growth and Road Safety
The government of Bangladesh and the World Bank today signed two financing agreements totaling $858 million to enhance climate-resilient agricultural growth, food security, and improve road safety. Th…