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World Economic Forum
Global cooperation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
10 January 2025
TransEnergy Global
A carbon bridge linking Singapore, South Africa and the global carbon market
7 January 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific policymakers call for urgent action to bridge financing gaps for sustainable development
14 December 2024
UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum urges 'whole-of-society' in data to leave no one behind
11 December 2024
20 November 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN conference calls for renewed, bold efforts to make gender equality commitments a reality in Asia and the Pacific
About Asean EU-German Climate Action Programme (CAP)
Asean strengthens climate action commitment through new cycle of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
1 November 2024
Global Reporting Initiative
COP16: Transparency crucial to move from ambition to action
27 October 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C lost
18 October 2024
United Nations Environment Programme
To counter climate change, Colombian cities weave nature back into their urban fabric
14 October 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Poverty is rising and inequality widening in Asia and the Pacific, new UN report reveals
8 October 2024
UN Global Compact Network Singapore
UN Global Compact Network Singapore announces revamped Carbon Emissions Recording Tool
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asean, ESCAP launch regional investment plan to boost sustainable FDI
Energy Development Corporation (EDC)
Indonesia awards geothermal concessions to EDC
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News / Carbon & Climate
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News / Energy
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ amid Iran war as it boosts coal output
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News / Food & Agriculture
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Opinion / Corporate Responsibility
Trade and sustainability go together as Trump’s tariffs target forced labour
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News / Green Buildings
Singapore needs to ‘de-ornamentalise’ city greening to combat heat, infestations, says botanist
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