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United Nations Environment Programme
Not yet built for purpose: Global building sector emissions still high and rising
Energy demand and emissions from the building and construction sector represent over a fifth of global emissions. In 2022, a 1 per cent increase in the sector’s emissions was equal …
11 Apr 2024
Not yet built for purpose: Global building sector emissions still high and rising
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. …
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
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
UN forum urges commitments be translated into concrete actions in Asia and the Pacific, ahead of global ‘Pact for the Future’
The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) opened today in Bangkok with a resounding call for countries …
UN forum urges commitments be translated into concrete actions in Asia and the Pacific, ahead of global ‘Pact for the Future’
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21 February 2024
United Nations Development Programme
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs: ADB-UN report
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs: ADB-UN report
16 February 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
New UN report: Along with gender, where people live key factor in determining levels of poverty, inequality in APAC
New UN report: Along with gender, where people live key factor in determining levels of poverty, inequality in APAC
8 February 2024
World Economic Forum
Landmark pledge to help meet US$1.125 trillion needed to fund social innovation globally
Landmark pledge to help meet US$1.125 trillion needed to fund social innovation globally
United Nations Development Programme
New GEF funds scales up ambition to get ahead of the triple planetary crisis
New GEF funds scales up ambition to get ahead of the triple planetary crisis
17 January 2024
World Economic Forum
Top organisations unlock new investments to support world’s most vulnerable
Top organisations unlock new investments to support world’s most vulnerable
8 January 2024
World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum announces 2024 Crystal Award winners
World Economic Forum announces 2024 Crystal Award winners
18 December 2023
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP pledges to strengthen commitment to human rights, sustainable development
UNDP pledges to strengthen commitment to human rights, sustainable development
16 October 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum opens with a resounding call to accelerate SDG action in South Asia
UN forum opens with a resounding call to accelerate SDG action in South Asia
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Regional UN forum to spotlight future of Asian and Pacific cities
Regional UN forum to spotlight future of Asian and Pacific cities
2 October 2023
Asian Development Bank
ADB capital management reforms unlock US$100 billion in new funding over next decade to support Asia and the Pacific
ADB capital management reforms unlock US$100 billion in new funding over next decade to support Asia and the Pacific
5 September 2023
UN Climate Change
Why are green skills important for youth?
Why are green skills important for youth?
IFC
Climate projects, MSMEs, women and farmers benefit from record year for IFC in Asia-Pacific region
Climate projects, MSMEs, women and farmers benefit from record year for IFC in Asia-Pacific region
Amazon
Amazon invests US$15 million in nature-based projects to support communities, climate resilience, biodiversity in Asia-Pacific region
Amazon invests US$15 million in nature-based projects to support communities, climate resilience, biodiversity in Asia-Pacific region
21 August 2023
UNICEF
76 per cent of children exposed to extreme high temperatures in South Asia: UNICEF
76 per cent of children exposed to extreme high temperatures in South Asia: UNICEF
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
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SBTi approves carbon credits for Scope 3 emissions offsetting to dismay of NGOs, own staff
The announcement by the world's main verifier of corporate climate targets was welcomed by companies. But NGOs say …
SBTi approves carbon credits for Scope 3 emissions offsetting to dismay of NGOs, own staff
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Why are Indian power firms pumping money into politics?
Analysis of political funding from power firms shows that fossil fuels and renewables companies are donating to influence …
Why are Indian power firms pumping money into politics?
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Carbon & Climate
Too much climate pessimism leads to people ‘lying flat’: Singapore’s president
He was drawing from a buzz phrase made popular by the Chinese, which means doing the bare minimum …
Too much climate pessimism leads to people ‘lying flat’: Singapore’s president
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Carbon & Climate
‘Asia has to catch up’: STX Group APAC head on why decarbonising the region is both critical yet challenging
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Decarbonisation won’t come easy – especially for Asia Pacific. With its growing presence in Singapore, climate solutions consultancy …
‘Asia has to catch up’: STX Group APAC head on why decarbonising the region is both critical yet challenging
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Carbon credit industry watchdog ICVCM ‘absolutely willing to fail’ subpar certifiers as work enters key phase
The council will rule on major forest carbon project types and programmes, including market goliath Verra, in the …
Carbon credit industry watchdog ICVCM ‘absolutely willing to fail’ subpar certifiers as work enters key phase
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Coal is using up Southeast Asia’s carbon budget: Singapore environment minister
Grace Fu suggested that the region's emissions allowance would be better spent on manufacturing industries needed to sustain …
Coal is using up Southeast Asia's carbon budget: Singapore environment minister
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