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United Nations Development Programme
Bhutan, the Tiger Conservation Coalition commit to catalysing US$1 billion for tigers
Marking a historic moment for global conservation efforts, the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference concludes on a high note.
United Nations Development Programme
New report reveals how country-led financing strategies are making finance work for people, planet
The report showcases the achievements, lessons and best practices in developing Integrated National Financing Frameworks from around the …
UN Environment Programme
UN-convened panel to address equity, sustainability and human rights across value chains of critical energy transition minerals
With ever-growing needs for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies, Secretary-General António Guterres is leveraging the …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Countries resolve to leverage innovation, promote digital inclusion for those furthest behind
Governments from across Asia and the Pacific agreed today to harness technological advancements and digital innovation for sustainable …
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11 April 2024
United Nations Environment Programme
Not yet built for purpose: Global building sector emissions still high and rising
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
World squanders over 1 billion meals a day: UN report
United Nations Environment Programme
New initiative aims to curb the toxic impacts of agriculture
8 April 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Costs on the rise and volatile, but trade facilitation could mitigate challenges ahead
1 April 2024
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Advancing shared prosperity through biodiversity-friendly trade
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
The future of global trade: UNCTAD announces first-ever Global Supply Chain Forum
11 March 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Investing in women crucial to bridge gender gap in political leadership in Asia and the Pacific
1 March 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
UN forum urges commitments be translated into concrete actions in Asia and the Pacific, ahead of global ‘Pact for the Future’
25 February 2024
21 February 2024
United Nations Development Programme
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs: ADB-UN report
16 February 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
New UN report: Along with gender, where people live key factor in determining levels of poverty, inequality in APAC
8 February 2024
United Nations Development Programme
New GEF funds scales up ambition to get ahead of the triple planetary crisis
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