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Eight high impact start-ups have been shortlisted in The Liveability Challenge (TLC) – a global crowdsourcing platform presented by Temasek Foundation and organised by Eco-Business.
Asia Pacific has reached a critical climate inflection point, according to a new joint report by KPMG and …
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
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has launched the Energy Transition …
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
World Bank Group’s IFC commits to Seraya Partners Fund II to support sustainable infrastructure development in Southeast Asia
To address critical infrastructure gaps in emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member …
All #sustainable development Press Releases
16 February 2026
4 February 2026
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
What are the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans?
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
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Sustaining transregional cooperation: Lessons from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America
5 January 2026
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
US$52.8 million in new GEF support to boost UNEP-led environmental initiatives worldwide
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen
5 December 2025
CCI France Philippines
Le French Gala 2025 celebrates a decade of climate commitment partnership
3 December 2025
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
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
27 October 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asean Investment Forum 2025 strengthens regional momentum for inclusive, sustainable foreign direct investment
14 October 2025
13 October 2025
Indonesia International Sustainability Forum
ISF concludes with US$17.6 billion in green investment commitments
1 October 2025
29 September 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asean Inclusive Business Forum 2025 celebrates excellence, launches new framework to boost regional talent
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News / Carbon & Climate
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Opinion / Food & Agriculture
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