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Climate Change

Asia-Pacific countries renew commitment to ramp up climate action, protect planet

Ministers and high-level officials on Thursday, December 1, 2022, renewed commitments from Asia-Pacific countries to boost regional cooperation in climate action, sustainable urban development,...

Michael Simire - December 1, 2022

Human Welfare

Asia and Pacific’s workforce poor or on brink of poverty – UN report

The working-age population of Asia and the Pacific is under pressure; denied decent work opportunities and highly vulnerable to systemic shocks such as pandemics...

Michael Simire - September 6, 2022

Human Welfare

UN forum urges revitalisation of role of older persons in society

Government officials, civil society representatives and international organisations on Friday, July 1, 2022, called for renewed momentum and swift action to advance the Madrid...

Michael Simire - July 1, 2022

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Climate ChangeJanuary 23, 2025

Climate change: 90 Parties submit first Biennial Transparency Reports

Ninety Parties to the Paris Agreement have submitted their first Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), underscoring the commitment of nations to...

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HealthJanuary 23, 2025

WHO certifies Georgia malaria-free

Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO). With the announcement,...

HealthJanuary 23, 2025

AU Commission decries U.S. withdrawal from WHO

Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has expressed dismay over announcement by the U.S. to withdraw from the World...

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Climate ChangeJanuary 23, 2025

Climate change: 90 Parties submit first Biennial Transparency Reports

Ninety Parties to the Paris Agreement have submitted their first...

HealthJanuary 23, 2025

WHO certifies Georgia malaria-free

Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified...