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Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C lost

Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42 per cent off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57 per cent by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions …

27 Oct 2024

To counter climate change, Colombian cities weave nature back into their urban fabric

Barranquilla, Colombia lies on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by wetlands and tropical forests. While the …

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact

Governments must do more to utilise universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate …

New air quality management platform to support global clean air action

Ahead of this year’s International Day of Clean Air and blue skies, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition …

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24 August 2024

Indonesia sets path for climate-friendly cooling with National Cooling Action Plan

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Indonesia sets path for climate-friendly cooling with National Cooling Action Plan

15 August 2024

Landmark low carbon economy bill to bridge climate investment gap in Philippines’ decarbonisation plans

6 August 2024

A window of opportunity for climate change and biodiversity

25 July 2024

As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

Update on Malaysia’s national climate change bill will be shared in September, with public consultation launched thereafter

9 July 2024

Making buildings greener is crucial to countering climate change

Human rights as a tool for crisis prevention and early warning

21 June 2024

Singapore International Foundation launches first collaborative platform in Southeast Asia focusing on water-related climate adaptation

18 June 2024

National climate action plans have insufficient forest targets, deforestation continues to rise

Low-cost sensors can improve air quality monitoring and people’s health

UN secretary-general and global leaders mark 60 years of UNCTAD, urging for an equitable economy

10 June 2024

US$135-million UNDP, GEF initiative will support small island developing states tackle drivers of environmental degradation

Record-breaking World Environment Day spotlights land restoration, desertification and drought resilience

26 May 2024

UN forum catalyses collective action to make feminist finance a reality for Asia and the Pacific

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

4 May 2024

Forest Foundation Philippines, Canada drive climate adaptation efforts, launch partnership on nature-based solutions

29 April 2024

Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues: ChildFund Philippines

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