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"We were dependent on a middle man to take the milk to the market," said one man. We'd get 20 rupees per kilo. Now we sell directly and get 30 …

It's evening in Bara, a small village in the Araria district of Bihar, a time where most people return from work and retire for the day. But it is not …

A version of this post also appeared on ACCCRN.org. By 2050, 75 percent of the global population will live in cities, and Asian cities are likely to account for more than …

A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. 1. Your commute options aren't limited to a car. You can take advantage of bike sharing... Bike share programs make short-term …

A version of this post also appears on ACCCRN.org. "While catastrophe is not always preventable, the degree of destruction and devastation can be reduced." Over 55 percent of the population in Asia …

A version of this post also appeared on ACCCRN.org. FAST FACTS SHARE THIS Research shows that the economic competitiveness of a city is affected by how resilient it is to climate risks. SHARE THIS Developing …

A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. Around the world, our first 32 cities are kicking off their 100 Resilient Cities Challenge engagements with workshops, and we've …

Mahendra Paswan has lived in Diyara Rasulpur, India—or, as it's known by its residents, "The Island"—for 60 years, often in almost complete darkness. For as long as he can remember, …

Ranjit is a farmer who owns land in Bharayen village in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, where he sows sugarcane, wheat, and rice crops, some of which he sells in the region. …

A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. Green cities are resilient cities. We asked the 100 Resilient Cities community to share what their cities need to increase …