UN Women warns climate shocks can push more unpaid work and health risks onto households, while WHO says months of advance warning should be used to strengthen public systems before pressures escalate.

Six young Malaysians are taking their government to court to ask ‘where is our forest?’ as they demand a halt to deforestation.

EB Studio From toxic haze and extreme heat to flooding and shifting disease patterns, climate-related risks are placing growing pressure on public health systems across Asia. Experts say stronger prevention, better data and deeper cross-border cooperation will be critical to building resilience.

Rapid ageing and digital isolation are pushing businesses beyond traditional corporate giving.