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United Nations Development Programme
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards: UNDP
Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarisation on a global scale. The result is a dangerous gridlock that must be urgently tackled through …
18 Mar 2024
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards: UNDP
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Investing in women crucial to bridge gender gap in political leadership in Asia and the Pacific
In a democratically decisive year, in which 1.3 billion women will have the right to vote in more …
Investing in women crucial to bridge gender gap in political leadership in Asia and the Pacific
World Economic Forum
Top organisations unlock new investments to support world’s most vulnerable
Partners of the World Economic Forum’s Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative announce over 50 commitments that will boost …
Top organisations unlock new investments to support world’s most vulnerable
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP pledges to strengthen commitment to human rights, sustainable development
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which turns 75 this year, has a central focus on dignity and …
UNDP pledges to strengthen commitment to human rights, sustainable development
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19 November 2023
Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Renewed calls for Asean to prioritise and protect citizens’ rights to clean air from transboundary haze
Renewed calls for Asean to prioritise and protect citizens’ rights to clean air from transboundary haze
19 September 2023
United Nations Development Programme
UN Digital event mobilises global leadership, US$400 million to support digital public infrastructure
UN Digital event mobilises global leadership, US$400 million to support digital public infrastructure
15 August 2023
UN Women
International Day of Care and Support: a milestone for gender equality, sustainable societies
International Day of Care and Support: a milestone for gender equality, sustainable societies
UN Development Programme
Ten countries to bag UNDP's 2023 Equator Prize
Ten countries to bag UNDP's 2023 Equator Prize
30 July 2023
United Nations Development Programme
Less than 1 percent of women, girls live in countries with high women’s empowerment, high gender parity
Less than 1 percent of women, girls live in countries with high women’s empowerment, high gender parity
24 July 2023
UNICEF
13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing
13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing
13 July 2023
United Nations Development Programme
25 countries halved multidimensional poverty within 15 years, but 1.1 billion remain poor
25 countries halved multidimensional poverty within 15 years, but 1.1 billion remain poor
17 May 2023
NGO Forum on ADB
ADB safeguards policy update must prioritise people and the planet, says NGO Forum on ADB
ADB safeguards policy update must prioritise people and the planet, says NGO Forum on ADB
16 January 2023
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity brings together innovators for advancement of sheltertech solutions
Habitat for Humanity brings together innovators for advancement of sheltertech solutions
15 November 2022
UN Women
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Anne Hathaway calls on world leaders to put women at the heart of economic growth
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Anne Hathaway calls on world leaders to put women at the heart of economic growth
15 March 2022
DocMed Technology Pte Ltd
WellAway e-pharmacy partners SATA CommHealth to deliver primary healthcare to Singapore’s migrant workers
WellAway e-pharmacy partners SATA CommHealth to deliver primary healthcare to Singapore’s migrant workers
24 September 2021
International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFAD calls on world leaders for small-scale farmers to receive decent wages
IFAD calls on world leaders for small-scale farmers to receive decent wages
30 August 2021
Emancipate Indonesia
The tobacco industry reaps double benefits from children #SaveSmallHands
The tobacco industry reaps double benefits from children #SaveSmallHands
23 August 2021
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric reaches number 1 spot for sustainability in its sector by ESG rating agency Vigeo Eiris
Schneider Electric reaches number 1 spot for sustainability in its sector by ESG rating agency Vigeo Eiris
5 July 2021
Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS)
Companies step up: Public-private partnerships for social good proliferate across Asia
Companies step up: Public-private partnerships for social good proliferate across Asia
25 June 2021
Impact Shakers
Twelve European startups win Impact Shakers Award
Twelve European startups win Impact Shakers Award
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From Big Four dominance to more oversight of assurance providers – what to look out for as Asia adopts ISSB standards
With Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines and Singapore introducing mandatory climate reporting rules, a stricter …
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Malaysia’s ISSB consultation reveals urgent need for capacity in sustainability reporting
Ahead of proposed 2025 and 2026 deadlines for climate disclosures by the country's largest firms, the national advisory …
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Spike in deforestation in Indonesian protected area linked to shadowy firms based in tax havens
Global demand for wood pellets and pulp is fueling a resurgence in deforestation in Kalimantan, home to the …
Spike in deforestation in Indonesian protected area linked to shadowy firms based in tax havens
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Ex-UNDP advisor helms centre to accelerate Article 6 implementation
Alexandra Soezer has been appointed the director of Qatar-based Climate Action Centre of Excellence, which was launched at …
Ex-UNDP advisor helms centre to accelerate Article 6 implementation
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Singapore’s race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush
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Former central bank chief appointed Singapore’s inaugural climate action ambassador
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