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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Present conflict in the Middle East: Risks and opportunities for South Asia
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are testing the resilience of global systems, including peace, trade and energy markets.
Eight high impact start-ups have been shortlisted in The Liveability Challenge (TLC) – a global crowdsourcing platform presented …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities
Access to adequate housing is a foundation of resilient cities. Safe and affordable homes provide stability, allow residents …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN endorses first-ever global statistical framework to measure disaster risk and impacts
The United Nations has endorsed a new global statistical framework for disaster-related statistics to help countries better understand …
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11 March 2026
26 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
United Nations launches Energy Transition for Green Growth and Prosperity initiative to accelerate just, country-led transitions in Southeast Asia
24 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP seeks young people with big ideas to protect the planet
19 February 2026
British International Investment
British International Investment exceeds US$1 billion climate commitment in India
28 January 2026
19 January 2026
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Here’s the recipe for fixing the planet, according to a landmark new report from UNEP
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
How climate change is threatening human rights
14 January 2026
9 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Sustaining transregional cooperation: Lessons from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America
5 January 2026
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
US$52.8 million in new GEF support to boost UNEP-led environmental initiatives worldwide
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
New funds to unlock millions for frontline environmental action
15 December 2025
UN Environment Programme
Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty: report
UN Environment Programme
Seventh UN Environment Assembly commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
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News / Corporate Responsibility
Singapore SMEs are struggling with sustainability, but for some it’s a competitive edge
Rising costs, consumer apathy and slowing climate action are holding Singapore’s SMEs back on sustainability – but for … -
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News / Policy & Finance
Singapore launches new C3T council to drive competitive climate shift beyond compliance
Singapore has launched a new public-private platform to help companies stay competitive as climate risks intensify and the … -
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Opinion / Energy
The energy transition has its own Strait of Hormuz
A system built on renewables introduces new risks, as critical bottlenecks shift to refining, processing, and mineral-supply chains. -
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Podcasts / Energy
De-risking offshore wind could put Philippines ahead in clean energy race: GWEC’s Ann Francisco
Government must call on development finance institutions to tap on risk management tools to make the capital-intensive technology … -
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News / Transport & Logistics
Cambodia scraps EV import taxes, citing fuel price pressure
Duties have also been lowered for goods such as electric rice cookers, solar lamps and batteries as the … -
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News / Policy & Finance
Asia Pacific a bright spot for sustainable finance in 2026: ING
Financial institutions and corporations drove strong growth in green bonds and loans in 2025, the banking group said, …
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