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Press Releases / Policy & Finance
15 July 2024
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP welcomes Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) Initiative
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global Fund for Coral Reefs approves more than US$25 million in additional funding for resilience action
9 July 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum catalyses collective action to make feminist finance a reality for Asia and the Pacific
1 July 2024
26 June 2024
Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC)
SIDC launches new certification programme in sustainable and responsible investment for the capital market
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
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 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
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