Press Releases
26 June 2024
Volvo Construction Equipment Asia
Indonesia’s new capital city Nusantara can pioneer sustainable and clean urban construction in Southeast Asia
Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC)
SIDC launches new certification programme in sustainable and responsible investment for the capital market
25 June 2024
The Apurva Kempinski Bali
The Apurva Kempinski Bali announced as the first GSTC-certified hotel in Indonesia
24 June 2024
International Labour Organization
Social, solidarity economy critical to achieving the sustainable development goals in Asia Pacific
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
80 per cent globally want stronger climate action by governments: UNDP survey
City Developments Limited (CDL)
Rice for hope: charity relay raises over $200,000
Energy Development Corporation (EDC)
Macquarie confers ESG Award for social impact to EDC
21 June 2024
Singapore International Foundation
Singapore International Foundation launches first collaborative platform in Southeast Asia focusing on water-related climate adaptation
18 June 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Low-cost sensors can improve air quality monitoring and people’s health
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
UN secretary-general and global leaders mark 60 years of UNCTAD, urging for an equitable economy
10 June 2024
United Nations Development Programme
US$135-million UNDP, GEF initiative will support small island developing states tackle drivers of environmental degradation
World Trade Organization (WTO)
WTO spotlights inclusive trade for clean energy transition on Environment Day
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Record-breaking World Environment Day spotlights land restoration, desertification and drought resilience
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN urges regional cooperation to accelerate digitalisation of cross-border trade procedures
3 June 2024
Asean Centre for Biodiversity
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