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UN Environment Programme
UN-convened panel to address equity, sustainability and human rights across value chains of critical energy transition minerals
With ever-growing needs for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies, Secretary-General António Guterres is leveraging the United Nations’ convening power to bring together a diverse group of governments …
WasteX
Climate tech startup WasteX gears up for accelerated growth in Southeast Asia with P4G funding
WasteX, a climate tech company operating in Indonesia and the Philippines, reached another milestone by securing US$450,000 in …
Energy Development Corporation
EDC: Elevate together at 48
In a simple yet heartwarming town hall gathering, First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation marked its 48th anniversary alongside …
United Nations Development Programme
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
Over 450 CEOs, government leaders and gender, labour and development experts from 25 countries kicked off the two-day …
All #livelihoods Press Releases
21 February 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs: ADB-UN report
15 January 2024
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DENR, UNDP highlight potential of circular economy to accelerate climate targets
8 January 2024
Pandawa Agri Indonesia
Pandawa Agri Indonesia encourages agricultural transformation in Malaysia
2 October 2023
12 September 2023
11 September 2023
5 September 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Asean pushes for inclusive business models for sustainable growth
UN Climate Change
Why are green skills important for youth?
6 August 2023
International Association for Agricultural Sustainability
Agro-industrialisation and sustainability: Shaping the future of agriculture from the ground up
30 July 2023
United Nations Development Programme
Less than 1 percent of women, girls live in countries with high women’s empowerment, high gender parity
24 July 2023
5 April 2023
Asian Development Bank
ADB: Philippine economy to post robust growth in 2023, 2024 despite inflation pressures
Asian Development Bank
Asean must act to strengthen position in global value chains, shows ADB report
8 February 2023
Asian Development Bank
ADB loan to support Philippine agriculture sector reforms
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