Accelerating Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments in Indonesia
Achieving gender equality is still a work in progress in Indonesia. Recently, Innovative Financing Lab under UNDP launched four reports exploring topics surrounding gender-responsive financial instruments for crisis resiliency. ... Read more
Kresentia Madina
Madina is a Reporter at Green Network Asia. She graduated from Universitas Indonesia with a bachelor's degree in English Literature. She has three years of professional experience in editorial and creative content creation, editing, and research.
Arts and Health: How can arts and creativity improve life quality?
Over the years, there has been growing evidence in the connection between arts and health and its potential benefits in improving life quality.... Read more
New Bills Set to Abolish Death Penalty in Malaysia
The progress to abolish the death penalty in Malaysia moves a step forward with the passing of new bills by the parliament.... Read more
Envisioning a Net Zero ASEAN with SEADS 2023
Asian Development Bank’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) 2023 examined how the ASEAN region can harness innovative and cost-effective measures to support decarbonization and revitalize economies. ... Read more
Advancing Universal Healthcare Coverage for All
Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) ensures everyone can afford the full spectrum of healthcare services they need without having to face financial difficulties due to the health expenses.... Read more
Tackling Hate Speech Through Safe and Inclusive Education Systems
As the concern surrounding hate speech continues to rise, education can be one of the preventive measures to tackle intolerance, discrimination, and hate.... Read more
South Korea Rethinks the 69 Working Hours Plan
The government of South Korea recently introduced a 69 working-hours plan—and received unfavorable responses from the public.... Read more
A New Decree for Mekong River Dolphins Protection
The government of Cambodia issued a sub-decree to regulate designated dolphin protection areas called the Mekong River Dolphin Management Areas. ... Read more
UN 2023 Water Conference Seeks Global Commitments to Tackle Water Challenges
The UN 2023 Water Conference aims to address the challenges surrounding water and its role in supporting sustainable development through global, voluntary commitments.... Read more
Australia’s Progress Towards Circular Fashion
The National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme aims to achieve fashion circularity by 2030 through genuine collaborations between fashion brands, organizations, government, and individuals.... Read more