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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
From dialogue to delivery: The Pacific’s climate mobility moment
Rising seas, intensifying storms, saltwater intrusion and shifting coastlines are the lived realities of Pacific communities today. Families are making difficult decisions about whether to stay, adapt or move. Some …
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Food waste in focus as the world marks the International Day of Zero Waste
The world is facing a growing waste challenge linked to unsustainable production and consumption, with humanity generating up …
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
What are the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans?
From microscopic organisms to vast ecosystems, life on Earth depends upon variety. Yet that diversity is being lost …
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 …
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19 November 2025
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Ministers urge decisive methane action as global report shows progress, warns of gaps
15 November 2025
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
9 November 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Slow climate adaptation threatening lives and economies
29 October 2025
UN Food Systems Coordination Hub
UN Food Systems Coordination Hub to spotlight food as security at COP30 and the World Social Summit
14 October 2025
World Economic Forum
World’s largest CEO climate alliance slashes emissions while delivering growth
9 October 2025
Indonesia International Sustainability Forum
Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2025: Indonesia emerges as a regional gravity centre for green investment
7 September 2025
29 July 2025
Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia
Lao government, international NGOs lead efforts to strengthen climate resilience in health sector
18 July 2025
19 April 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
What is the international agreement to protect the high seas and why is it important?
25 March 2025
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Emissions from building sector stopped rising for the first time since 2020: UN
24 February 2025
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
World must pull together to build a fairer, more sustainable planet: UNEP annual report
16 February 2025
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Small island nations: How oceans offer solutions to climate change
6 January 2025
Wilmar International
Wilmar reaffirms sustainability leadership with continued inclusion in DJSI
14 December 2024
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