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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN conference calls for renewed, bold efforts to make gender equality commitments a reality in Asia and the Pacific
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review opened today, bringing together over 1,200 delegates from governments, civil society and youth groups, the private sector and academia to discuss progress …
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Asean strengthens climate action commitment through new cycle of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Malaysia hosted an event “Driving Climate Ambition: Showcasing Asean Leadership through the Development of the New Cycle of …
Singapore International Foundation (SIF)
Singapore International Foundation announces first project of its Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW) in East Malaysia
The Clean Water Access for Rural Communities pilot project will provide clean water in rural Sarawak, with plans …
IFC’s projects delivered significant impact across Asia Pacific in the last fiscal year, addressing pressing development challenges including …
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18 November 2024
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Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
Partnership for resilient Asean seas renewed at East Asian Seas Congress 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Sustainable transport needed to overcome ‘last mile’ in development in Asia and the Pacific
11 November 2024
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
UN Trade and Development drives integrated finance, investment and trade solutions to climate change
1 November 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Climate change could reduce GDP in developing Asia and the Pacific by 17% by 2070
Global Reporting Initiative
COP16: Transparency crucial to move from ambition to action
28 October 2024
27 October 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C lost
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum calls for enhanced role of cities in national climate action, localising the SDGs
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
1.1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty, nearly half live in conflict settings
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP launches new guidance for countries to finance ambitious biodiversity goals
18 October 2024
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Committee
Integrated ecological efforts assist green development in China's western region
United Nations Environment Programme
To counter climate change, Colombian cities weave nature back into their urban fabric
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