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Terratai has announced the launch of HIVE (Holistic Investments in Vital Ecosystems), a new blended finance facility designed to channel large-scale capital into nature-based enterprises working across Southeast Asia’s most …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asian and Pacific governments explore how to close the US$4 trillion development financing gap
Globally, developing countries need an estimated US$4 trillion to fund their development agenda.
UN Women
UN Women welcomes the adoption of the Belém Gender Action Plan, urges its effective implementation
UN Women welcomes today’s outcome at COP30 and, in particular, the adoption of the Belém Gender Action Plan …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific
Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest-growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific …
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28 November 2025
Philippine House of Representatives
At COP30, the Philippines delivers a bankable business case for nature
27 November 2025
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Ministers urge decisive methane action as global report shows progress, warns of gaps
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Poorest nations will see sharp drop in crop yields, impacting human development: UNDP
18 November 2025
15 November 2025
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Amid rising heat, sustainable cooling can slash emissions and save trillions of dollars
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Food Waste Breakthrough launches to help cities halve food waste, cut methane emissions and reduce hunger
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
World’s first impact bond on weather, climate data opens for contributions
14 November 2025
Zurich Resilience Solutions
Zurich launches climate spotlight in Asia Pacific
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Earth Venture Capital
The quiet shift: Why investors are suddenly talking to defense buyers
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Pacific Forum charts bold path for sustainable and resilient future
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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