This year, the transboundary haze hits Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Indonesia hard, causing unhealthy levels of air quality.... Read more
Lawmakers
Ecologists warn of the dangers of prioritizing tree-planting for the carbon market above biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.... Read more
Indigenous women have a key role in preserving traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship by advocating for customary practices to adapt to climate change. Sadly, they lack essential support and protection.... Read more
Integrated plans and policies are critical in managing the health-environment nexus in Asia and the Pacific.... Read more
Safety and health at work is a worker's right. An ILO report reveals how well nations worldwide address occupational safety and health.
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Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia need robust legal protection to achieve a safe, healthy, and decent life.... Read more
Understanding the problems of policymaking in developing nations helps us create better policies. Here are some key recommendations to improve the making and implementation of public policy in developing countries.... Read more
Innovative Financing Lab under the UN Development Programme (UNDP) published a policy brief titled “Deploying Blended Finance to Broaden Financial Access for MSMEs”.... Read more
In the Philippines, jeepney drivers organized strikes to protest against jeepney phase-out in the name of sustainability.... Read more
Anti-discrimination laws play a vital part in the efforts to avoid workplace discrimination. In Singapore, guidelines, policies, and legislation for workplace fairness are continuously developing.... Read more