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Reimagining artificial intelligence, human development
The United Nations brought together AI thought leaders in Mexico City on 23–24 July for the second convening in a global dialogue series examining how one of humanity’s most transformative …
From girls’ education to women’s leadership, learn why safe, clean, and accessible water and sanitation are essential to …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific ministers adopt new roadmap to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution together
Governments across Asia and the Pacific today agreed a new regional agenda to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Subregions as the backbone of Asia-Pacific cooperation
The Asia-Pacific region is often described as one of the most dynamic in the world, marked by rapid …
All #SDGs Press Releases
11 May 2026
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
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’
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
12 April 2026
25 March 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Geospatial innovations addressing critical water data gaps in Asia
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
16 February 2026
19 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Filling the first and last-mile gap: Asean's electric bus push
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
How climate change is threatening human rights
9 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Why local leadership will shape Asia-Pacific’s urban future
9 November 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Pacific Forum charts bold path for sustainable and resilient future
20 October 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Asia’s environmental enforcement leaders honored for cross-border impact
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