Press Releases
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Enhancing policy coherence to bridge the sustainable finance gap in Asia and the Pacific
Policy change in the area of sustainability does not happen in a vacuum. To effectively bridge the sustainable finance gap in the Asia-Pacific region, policy coherence among key governmental ministries, …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
What can we see about climate change in macroeconomic data?
Year by year researchers improve and deepen our understanding of economic activity. The primary example, and probably the …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Safer streets, stronger futures: Making road safety everyone’s business
As you get off work at 5 pm, the thought of navigating traffic in a bustling city like …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Major gains in civil registration in Asia and the Pacific, but millions still left behind: UN
The number of unregistered children under five has dropped by 62 per cent in Asia and the Pacific, …
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20 June 2025
13 June 2025
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI: Global leaders commit to responsible AI for sustainable development
12 June 2025
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
IFC and QBE Insurance team up to drive building resilience in Asia Pacific
11 June 2025
5 June 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Amid scorching temperatures, India turns to ideas both old and new to beat the heat
Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS
Power without borders: Charting Asean's path to an interconnected energy future
2 June 2025
Hamburg Sustainability Conference
Bridging global divides: Hamburg Sustainability Conference forges new alliances for a sustainable future
30 May 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Navigating trade headwinds: Asia and the Pacific must reinforce trade resilience amid global uncertainty
26 May 2025
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa unveils Singapore Oceanarium ahead of official opening on 23 July
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Is the tide turning for ocean protection? UN conference ends with record attendance and momentum for high seas treaty
A record number of world leaders gathered in Nice to chart a path forward on ocean protection, with … -
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Agri-food giant Japfa’s new sustainability-linked loan overlooks deforestation risk: NGOs
While the US$150 million loan, backed by DBS and Rabobank, targets reducing water and coal use, the “forest-risk” … -
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Hong Kong, Japan and Malaysia lead Asia in fully aligning with ISSB rules
Singapore and Australia are solely focused on climate disclosures, while South Korea omits industry-specific data. As standard-setters ease … -
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US$1 million needed to sustain blue carbon economy initiatives in the Philippines: UK conservation charity
In February, the United Kingdom had provided a grant of US$450,000 to the Philippines, but additional funding for … -
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From ‘milk runs’ to e-boats, decarbonising marine logistics sector must bring tangible business benefits: PaxOcean CEO
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Tariff shockwaves: Indonesia’s export strategy under fire
While trade negotiations between Indonesia and the US is still underway, the archipelago must reassess its non-tariff measures …
