Press Releases / #NGOs
United Nations Environment Programme
Not yet built for purpose: Global building sector emissions still high and rising
Energy demand and emissions from the building and construction sector represent over a fifth of global emissions. In 2022, a 1 per cent increase in the sector’s emissions was equal …
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
GIZ, Asean Centre for Biodiversity celebrate 14-year partnership
Driven by a shared vision to conserve, sustainably manage, and equitably share benefits from biodiversity for the well-being …
Finding the balance between environmental protection and economic empowerment often met with a dead end, or in most …
United Nations Development Programme
New GEF funds scales up ambition to get ahead of the triple planetary crisis
In a pivotal moment for countries supported by UNDP, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved US$208 million …
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24 July 2023
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy takes root in Singapore to advance a nature-positive future
19 June 2023
23 March 2023
15 February 2023
International Water Association
IWA-Grundfos UN Water Conference youth delegates announced
14 February 2023
1 February 2023
Clean Arctic Alliance
NGOs call on UN shipping body to reduce underwater noise impact on marine life
16 January 2023
4 January 2023
Singapore International Foundation
Singapore International Foundation’s 'Our Better World' inspires 1.2 million acts to drive positive change
7 December 2022
International Trade Centre
European Union-Philippines Trade Conference highlights need for small businesses to go green
29 November 2022
9 November 2022
COP27 Singapore Pavilion
Inaugural Singapore Pavilion at COP27 highlights commitment to global climate action
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