CONTEXT Ancient irrigation systems (AISs) have been providing a multitude of ecosystem
services to rural farming and urban communities in Asia and Africa, especially in arid and …

Urban populations are rising globally, and more extreme climate events are occurring, which
means more people are exposed to flood hazards such as pluvial, fluvial, coastal and …

With ever-improving social and medical awareness about menstrual hygiene in India, the
demand for sanitary napkins has increased significantly. The utilization of high-quality and …

Waterlogging is a major problem in the south-western region of Bangladesh; this study was
conducted in the eight most affected areas in order to enhance agricultural production by …

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) remains a key strategy for sustaining agricultural systems
and achieving food security and nutrition. Despite this, uncertainty remains on how intra …

Flood is a frequent experience for the people living in Bangladesh, especially in the south-
western region. But due to its complexity and multidisciplinary nature, flood management …

Municipal solid waste management is a major concern in developing economies, requiring
collective international efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by diverting waste from disposal …

Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a concept that was introduced
in southern Africa back in the 1980s with the dual aim of biodiversity conservation and …

The year 2022 has served as a recall for the impact that climate change has in the South
Asian region, which is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate shock. With a paucity of …

The study of natural disasters has become increasingly important in recent years as the
frequency and impact of such events on society have risen. Italy, which has the largest …