Global Expansion of Social Protection Systems Remains Too Slow
The ILO’s “World Social Protection Report 2024-26” flagship report provides a global overview of the expansion of social protection systems since 2015.... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction
Nature-based Solutions Are Proven Effective in Mitigating Climate-Related Disasters
A new global assessment reveals that nature-based solutions are cost-effective and efficient in combating climate-related disasters.... Read more
Understanding the Severity of Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise has caused devastating impacts on people and the planet. How is its current state and what can be done to address it?... Read more
Using Traffic Rumblings to Measure Soil Moisture
Researchers unveiled a new method to measure soil moisture using ground vibrations from daily human activities.... Read more
The Call to Support Climate Resiliency in Pacific Islands Countries
Pacific country leaders gathered in the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to discuss the region’s climate-resilient future.... Read more
Protecting Children in Indonesia with Child-Focused Climate Change Interventions
A report by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia and UNICEF highlights the importance of child-focused interventions for children in Indonesia.... Read more
How Gender Equality Accelerators Can Advance Progress in Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
UN Women published the Gender Equality Accelerators framework to tackle urgent issues and accelerate solutions across the gender landscape.
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Accelerating Gender-Responsive Disaster Management with Sendai Gender Action Plan
The Sendai Gender Action Plan aims to improve the Sendai Framework by increasing resource allocations, activities, and impacts of gender-responsive disaster risk reduction.... Read more
Mama Bambu: How Women in Flores, Indonesia Take Part in Environmental Conservation
Mama Bambu comprises hundreds of women in Flores, Indonesia, who take care of their environment through bamboo nursery programs. ... Read more
What Is Adaptive Social Protection?
Our ability to withstand shocks is critical. Adaptive social protection has emerged to strengthen household resilience against multiple crises.... Read more