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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
What climate signals reveal about mangrove risks
A strong El Niño is underway and is strengthening in the Pacific while a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is expected to develop. Both events are known to alter sea …
The Climate Reality Project
Former US Vice President Al Gore and the Climate Reality Project to convene Southeast Asian climate leaders in Singapore
Two-day Climate Reality Leadership Corps training to bring together participants from across the region from 8 to 9 …
Asian Clean Fuels Association
Fuel policy has been framed around the wrong debate
Recent geopolitical events have pushed energy security back to the top of the policy agenda. Governments are once …
Eco-Business
Stronger policy signals needed to unlock US$200 billion in Asean energy investment amid global uncertainties
Indonesia needs clear and deliberate policies to counter global protectionism and short-term defences shaping today’s markets, which are …
All #resilience Press Releases
17 June 2026
Singapore International Water Week
SIWW2026 opens with global leaders pledging action to secure a resilient, sustainable water future
15 June 2026
11 June 2026
19 May 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Weaving stronger cities in the Pacific together
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
24 April 2026
European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)
ECCP to host 9th Sustainable Agriculture Forum
21 April 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
From flooded to future‑ready: Why Asia‑Pacific cities must become ‘sponges’
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
16 April 2026
UN SDG Action Awards
2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards now open for applications
15 April 2026
Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC)
Global Sustainable Development Congress and Eco-Business launch joint initiative to unlock capital for Asia’s sustainable development
25 March 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities
26 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
United Nations launches Energy Transition for Green Growth and Prosperity initiative to accelerate just, country-led transitions in Southeast Asia
24 February 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships
4 February 2026
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Investing in the future: World Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Doha
22 January 2026
World Economic Forum
Global cooperation showing resilience in the face of geopolitical headwinds
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