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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,...

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...

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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How renewable energy auctions can distribute risks more equitably, maximise benefits

Renewable energy has seen remarkable progress over the past decade. In 2024 alone, the world added 15% more capacity than...
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IEA to carry out largest ever oil stock release amid market disruptions from Middle East conflict

The 32 Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) unanimously agreed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to make 400 million...

Gender equality: Why inclusion is a matter of survival in Southern Africa

Across Southern Africa, inequality is felt daily at a household level. The Africa Gender Index (2023) reports that women across Africa...

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