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Regional conference commits to Early Warnings for All in Asia

The World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) Regional Association for Asia has thrown its weight behind the United Nations initiative to ensure Early Warnings for All...

Fresh COVID-19 wave sweeps Asia, New Zealand warns of pressure on hospitals

A new wave of Coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia. This prompted warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to...

UN agencies support the Just Energy Transition in Asia

A  group of UN agencies designed to accelerate the phase-down of coal is working on ways to help societies wean themselves off coal in...

Race to Zero Emissions accelerates in Asia

The UN and various partners are boosting climate action in Asia by reaching out to key non-Party stakeholders who have the ability to shift...

Momentum grows for coal phase-down in Asia

In a major boost for regional climate action, an increasing number of countries in Asia have announced new commitments supporting the transition away from...

Asian, Middle Eastern, North African countries express readiness to step up climate action

Most countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa aim to increase ambition to tackle climate change through new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

WMO gears up for extreme weather, climate change in Asia

Climate change, environmental degradation, population growth and urbanisation are putting pressure on water supplies in many parts of the Asian region, and exposure to...

Asia, Western Pacific most polluted regions – WHO

A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Information...

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Groups underline urgent need to review forests law

Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEF) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have...
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UN bodies reiterate need to protect forests

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, reiterated the...

Mongolia observes International Day of Forests

Mongolia has marked the International Day of Forests under the theme of “Healthy Forests Healthy People’’ to enhance public...

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Groups underline urgent need to review forests law

Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEF)...

UN bodies reiterate need to protect forests

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and The UN...