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9 December 2023
4 December 2023
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Leading executives meeting at UN forum point the way towards green, sustainable businesses in Asia and the Pacific
28 October 2023
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asian and Pacific countries at UN forum agree on measures to shape energy transition, address climate crisis
24 October 2023
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum underscores need for collaborative action to ensure crisis resilient urban futures
16 October 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum opens with a resounding call to accelerate SDG action in South Asia
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Regional UN forum to spotlight future of Asian and Pacific cities
10 October 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
UN launches ten principles for action to bridge the sustainable finance gap in Asia and the Pacific
3 October 2023
23 September 2023
The Earthshot Prize
Prince William unveils 15 global finalists for the 2023 Earthshot Prize
19 September 2023
United Nations Development Programme
UN Digital event mobilises global leadership, US$400 million to support digital public infrastructure
12 September 2023
5 September 2023
UN Climate Change
Why are green skills important for youth?
21 August 2023
15 August 2023
UN Development Programme
Ten countries to bag UNDP's 2023 Equator Prize
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News / Energy
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News / Carbon & Climate
Carbon markets in Asia fall short on biodiversity goals, study warns
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News / Corporate Responsibility
APAC data centre leaders launch sustainability framework amid energy, water concerns
As concerns over the environmental impacts of data centres grow, firms including Equinix, AirTrunk and ST Telemedia have … -
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News / Carbon & Climate
Eight global climate tech start-ups to vie for S$4M in funding at The Liveability Challenge 2026
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Opinion / Water
Iran’s water weapon against the Gulf
While the rest of the world is mainly concerned about the energy disruptions caused by the Iran war, … -
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News / Transport & Logistics
Prices of Asia-Pacific’s fertilisers, petrochemicals set to surge on Iran war: ADB
The war's economic impact extends beyond oil production to include global food and industrial supply chains, as fertiliser …
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