Exploring Thematic Bonds and Sukuk to Finance Climate Action and SDGs in Indonesia
UNDP Indonesia published a knowledge brief on thematic bonds and sukuk as ways to finance climate action and sustainable development.... Read more
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ISSB’s New Standards for ESG Reports: Adoption Progress in Southeast Asia
In June 2023, the International Sustainability Standard Board (ISSB) issued new standards for ESG reports. ... Read more
Local Women Produce Alternative Charcoal to Minimize Deforestation in Uganda
To help halt deforestation in Uganda, local women began making alternative charcoal briquettes out of food scraps. ... Read more
Mainstreaming Sustainable Tourism Through Environmental Education
Environmental education undoubtedly plays an important role in mainstreaming sustainable tourism for people and the planet.... Read more
Tackling Noise Pollution for Quieter and Healthier Cities
Noise pollution in urban spaces is an overlooked threat to public health and the ecosystem.... Read more
The MIKE Programme: Monitoring Elephant Killings to Support Conservation of Asian Elephants
The MIKE Programme monitors illegal elephant killings to help tackle the increasingly threatened status of Asian elephants.... Read more
Looking into the Gender Gap in Natural Resource Management
The gender gap in natural resource management remains an issue that interferes with women’s role in environmental protection and management.... Read more
Toward Environmentally Sustainable Refugee Camps with the CAMP+ Initiative
Providing refugee camps with adequate facilities and minimal environmental impact is important. The CAMP+ initiative aims to address this.... Read more
Forgotten Victim: The Environmental Cost of Armed Conflicts
Conflicts impact people, peace, prosperity, and the planet. What is the extent of the environmental cost of armed conflicts?... Read more
Alternative Staple Foods to Rice for Southeast Asians
Climate change disrupts rice production in many Southeast Asian countries. Here are five alternative staple foods to consider.... Read more