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Why the world’s water crisis is increasingly an urban challenge

As the international community prepares for the 2026 UN Water Conference and the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), a growing body of evidence shows that the global …

16 Feb 2026

What are the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans?

From microscopic organisms to vast ecosystems, life on Earth depends upon variety. Yet that diversity is being lost …

Why local leadership will shape Asia-Pacific’s urban future

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Why local leadership will shape Asia-Pacific’s urban future

Across Asia and the Pacific, cities are at the frontline of the region’s most pressing challenges, from climate …

Sustaining transregional cooperation: Lessons from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Sustaining transregional cooperation: Lessons from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America

As part of the second High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries, I had the privilege of moderating a panel …

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5 January 2026

US$52.8 million in new GEF support to boost UNEP-led environmental initiatives worldwide

Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen

5 December 2025

Le French Gala 2025 celebrates a decade of climate commitment partnership

3 December 2025

Asian and Pacific governments explore how to close the US$4 trillion development financing gap

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Asian and Pacific governments explore how to close the US$4 trillion development financing gap

21 November 2025

Multilateralism, cross-sectoral collaboration crucial to overcoming urban challenges

9 November 2025

Pacific Forum charts bold path for sustainable and resilient future

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Pacific Forum charts bold path for sustainable and resilient future

27 October 2025

Asean Investment Forum 2025 strengthens regional momentum for inclusive, sustainable foreign direct investment

14 October 2025

Temasek-backed impact investment firm ABC Impact, DBS and UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription loan facility

13 October 2025

ISF concludes with US$17.6 billion in green investment commitments

1 October 2025

Public-private, sectoral partnerships vital to plug Thailand’s over US$20 billion annual climate finance needs

29 September 2025

Asean Inclusive Business Forum 2025 celebrates excellence, launches new framework to boost regional talent

22 September 2025

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS first F1 team to race with bio-based carbon fibre composites

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2025 to foster collaboration on shared challenges

19 September 2025

OCTAVE Capital, Katapult Ocean launch Asia’s largest US$75 million ocean fund at Impact Week 2025

15 September 2025

Record military spending threatens global peace and development, UN warns

Building green, building net zero: Arthaland partners with Quezon City to drive sustainable urban development

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