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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 …
All Southeast Asia Press Releases
12 November 2024
Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
Partnership for resilient Asean seas renewed at East Asian Seas Congress 2024
1 November 2024
28 October 2024
Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia
Global climate and health leaders convene in Vietnam to tackle equity, sustainability and climate resilience
18 October 2024
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Southeast Asia: Foreign investments resilient despite global economic uncertainties
8 October 2024
UN Global Compact Network Singapore
UN Global Compact Network Singapore announces revamped Carbon Emissions Recording Tool
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asean, ESCAP launch regional investment plan to boost sustainable FDI
Energy Development Corporation (EDC)
Indonesia awards geothermal concessions to EDC
25 September 2024
Philippine Marketing Association
Philippine Marketing Association to address AI, sustainability challenges at StratMark Student Conference 2024
24 September 2024
Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield raises US$2.4 billion for Catalytic Transition Fund supported by anchor commitment from Altérra
14 September 2024
International Labour Organization (ILO)
New toolkit to help strengthen responsible business conduct in Thailand’s automotive supply chain
4 September 2024
1 September 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds
30 August 2024
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
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