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
Disaster Risk Reduction
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
Bali Implements Tourism Tax to Protect Its Culture and Environment
The Bali Provincial Government implemented a tourism tax for foreign tourists to improve services and facilities and preserve the island’s culture and nature.... Read more
Exploring Gendered Impacts of Disasters
In a policy brief, UN Women explores the gendered impacts of disasters in Asia and the Pacific, particularly during heatwaves and drought.
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The Urgency of Wildfire Preparedness Amidst Global Climate Crisis
These days, wildfires are made worse with climate change, making wildfire preparedness an urgent matter across the globe. ... Read more
Supporting Kiribati’s Climate Resilience
Kiribati's imminent risk of disappearing due to rising sea levels underscores the urgency for global support to help enhance its climate resilience.... Read more
Indonesia-UAE Collaborations for Mangrove Restoration and Conservation Efforts
The International Mangrove Research Center aims to support research and knowledge exchange for mangrove restoration and conservation efforts.... Read more
Looking Closer to Human Rights Issues
After 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what human rights issues do we still need to pay attention to?... Read more
Understanding Key Aspects of Children’s Wellbeing
Children are one of the most marginalized and vulnerable members of society. What are some of the key aspects to ensure children’s wellbeing?... Read more