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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Every US$1 invested in climate and clean-air action can return US$15: UN
Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits, according to a report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) …
Eco-Business
Multilateralism, regional policies vital to derisk capital and meet Philippines’ US$72 billion finance needs
"Philippines competing against many other countries is impossible. But Philippines being part of ASEAN that will compete against …
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Certified Sustainable Palm Oil market share signals potential for 40%
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)’s latest Impact Report highlights over 550,000 hectares protected, nearly 3M tonnes …
A major new report from HERA launched today at London Climate Action Week, reveals that extreme heat is …
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2 June 2026
World Economic Forum
Global economic outlook hangs in balance between geopolitical headwinds and AI boost
19 May 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Subregions as the backbone of Asia-Pacific cooperation
5 May 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific’s economic outlook under pressure from rising tensions and prices: report
26 April 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific governments endorse landmark Baku-Bangkok Declaration on advancing societies for all ages
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion: UNDP
21 April 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN policy forum opens in Bangkok with call for more inclusive societies across Asia and the Pacific
12 April 2026
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Military escalation threatens human, economic development gains across Iran: UNDP
8 April 2026
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Escalation in the Middle East reverses more than a year of economic growth in the Arab states: UNDP
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Present conflict in the Middle East: Risks and opportunities for South Asia
31 March 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
When a strait shakes a region: How the Western Asia crisis is rippling across the Asia-Pacific
4 February 2026
World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Reskilling Revolution on track to reach over 850 million people
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Investing in the future: World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Demand for trade finance to rise amid supply chain realignment: report
3 February 2026
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Harmful investments outpace nature protection by 30 to 1: UNEP
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