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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 …
As the world nears the 30th anniversary of the historic Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ministers, senior …
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
UN Trade and Development drives integrated finance, investment and trade solutions to climate change
At the United Nations climate change conference COP29, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will highlight strategies that support …
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1 November 2024
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
18 October 2024
United Nations Environment Programme
To counter climate change, Colombian cities weave nature back into their urban fabric
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Southeast Asia: Foreign investments resilient despite global economic uncertainties
14 October 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Poverty is rising and inequality widening in Asia and the Pacific, new UN report reveals
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
26 September 2024
25 September 2024
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
UAE Council for Climate Action reviews progress in national climate initiatives, final preparations for COP29
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