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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...
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Human Welfare

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...
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In Oyo, battle for forests shifts from reserves to classrooms, communities

No doubt, climate change is intensifying; urban expansion is steadily consuming green spaces while insecurity is creeping further into...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...
Human Welfare

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint...