#Covid-19 新闻
A pledge made by President Xi Jinping that his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by seven to 10 per cent by 2035 was described by some as too cautious. Observers say the plan does not reflect China’s potential as a clean tech giant.
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Recent developments present challenges for global health diplomacy, but could provide an opportunity for a rethink of how philanthropy can complement government funding. This could address urgent health needs across resource-constrained parts of Asia.
Climate change is creating “new vulnerabilities” for pandemics, according to new research.
Hunger has, on average, fallen worldwide after hitting 15-year highs in 2021 and 2022.
#Covid-19 观点
Hepatitis C treatment is no longer prohibitively expensive in the Global South because Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative developed ravidasvir – a low-cost antiviral. Such breakthroughs are possible for other neglected diseases if low- and middle-income countries agree to act collectively.
Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the World Health Organisation will serve to propel China.
Chinese policymakers face difficult choices in setting climate goals. Some appear technical but have significant implications for environmental outcomes.
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
#Covid-19 视频
The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
#Covid-19 播客
What are the dangers of gender bias in technology design and what are the market opportunities for womentech—technologies that centre the needs of women?
2020 was a bad year plastic recycling and ocean pollution. Eco-Business asked Circulate Capital CEO Rob Kaplan how the circular economy can be rebuilt in Asia this year.
#Covid-19 新闻发布稿
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
1.1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty, nearly half live in conflict settings
Asian Development Bank
ADB forecasts developing Asia’s economy to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs: ADB-UN report
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum underscores need for collaborative action to ensure crisis resilient urban futures
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB forecasts continued pandemic recovery for Pacific economies in 2023, 2024
United Nations Development Programme
25 countries halved multidimensional poverty within 15 years, but 1.1 billion remain poor
#Covid-19 研究
Eco-Business, supported by Boehringer Ingelheim
Moving towards a rabies-free Southeast Asia
Wunderman Thompson
Wunderman Thompson launches regeneration rising: Sustainable futures
WWF-Singapore
The business case for a UN treaty on plastic pollution
