Girls right to education must be promoted and safeguarded in Pakistan, say NGOs
The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) representing 52 international NGOs operating in Pakistan, calls upon the Pakistan Government and all stakeholders to make concerted efforts to ensure girls are allowed their right to schooling in the country.
Coral Reefs Know No International Boundaries
A case study on transboundary coral reef conservation gets highlighted on the UNEP South-South Exchange Mechanism.
Mangrove losses raising risks in South Asia - experts
Cutting is picking up as coastal development surges in newly peaceful Sri Lanka, though replanting efforts are underway in Pakistan and India
Asian farmers failing to use pest-resistant rice
[HONG KONG] Rice farmers in China and South-East Asia are neglecting to adopt new pest-resistant cultivars, preferring to rely on excessive use of insecticide to combat pests, according to a leading rice scientist.
Climate change could hit crops far worse than thought
The impact of climate change on key food crops in Africa and South Asia may be much worse than previously estimated ? with reductions of up to 40 percent by the 2080s ? according to a study, which synthesised results from related studies published over the last 20 years
Indonesias fisheries most vulnerable to collapse
[JAKARTA] Indonesia and Liberia's coral reef fisheries are most vulnerable to collapse, says a study that has ranked the vulnerability of coastal nations based on indicators for their coral reef management, fisheries and food security.