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Philippines: Shattering the Myths: It’s Not Tough to Build Green
Solar panels on the Tiarra houses in an affordable housing community in Batagas, south of Metro Manila, are expected to contribute to 32 percent savings in energy. Buildings now dot the skyline of...
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Emptying Indonesia’s toilets
A septic tank is being emptied. Photo: Water and Sanitation Program/World Bank
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Penyedotan tangki septik di Indonesia
Tanki septik sedang disedot. Photo: Water and Sanitation Program/World Bank
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On World Toilet Day, it’s time Pacific leaders start talking toilets
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What can Chinese cities learn from Singapore?
One of Singapore’s latest redevelopment projects included the construction of a freshwater reservoir. Photo: 10 FACE/Shutterstock Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Singapore Urban Week...
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Việt Nam có thể học hỏi được gì từ Singapore về quản lý rủi ro ngập lụt
Toàn cảnh công viên Bishan-Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Ảnh: Stefan/FlickrĐối với người dân Việt Nam, đất nước Singapore không chỉ là một "con rồng Châu Á" mà còn rất gần gũi nhờ mối quan hệ thân mật giữa...
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Ending a 20-year water crisis in a remote village in Solomon Islands
Surrounded by water, Nanngu’s taps have been without drinking water for the past 20 years. With the throttle at full tilt, the boat cut through the surf, spraying salt water into the air. Around me,...
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Papua New Guinea: Improving Water and Sanitation in the land of the unexpected
Coming together to improve water and sanitation:Villagers in the remote Torricelli Mountains in West Sepik, Papua New Guinea transporting water tanks to their community (Photo: Tenkile Conservation...
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Water Access in the Philippines: Fixing the Institutions that Fix the Pipes
Photo: NorthEyes Production/World Bank As we celebrate World Water Day, I find myself thinking about my work and one central question: how do you reach 8 million Filipinos with no access to clean...
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Các dự án đầu tư đột phá giúp kinh tế Việt Nam phát triển
Available in english Tháng trước tôi có dịp sang công tác tại Việt Nam. Những tiến triển mạnh mẽ tại đây so với 17 năm trước đã gây cho tôi một ấn tượng mạnh. Năm 2000, kênh Nhiêu Lộc – Thị Nghè chảy...
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Thay đổi bộ mặt bến nước đô thị
HafenCity, Hamburg.Photo Credit: ELBE&FLUT / Thomas Hampel at http://www.hafencity.com Bà Jane Jacobs, một chuyên gia đô thị nổi tiếng, từng nói: “Bến nước không phải là một thực thể biệt lập,nó...
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Are we there yet? – A journey towards sustainable flood risk management in...
The Mataniko River floodplain at Koa Hill, Solomon Islands, after the April 2014 flood. Many houses were completely washed away and several lives were lost. (Photo: Alan McNeil, Solomon Islands...
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One small step for me, one giant leap for girls in Papua New Guinea
In most rural communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG), a daily routine for women and girls involves collecting clean drinking water for their families. Whether it means a strenuous walk down a steep...
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Better forecast, better preparedness – investing in improved weather services
Sun or rain? Most of us rely on the daily weather forecast to know what to wear or whether to bring an umbrella. However, for millions of people living in flood prone areas, timely and accurate...
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