Possible Upcoming Scenarios for Sustainability Reporting in Singapore
Public-listed and non-listed companies might soon be required to submit mandatory sustainability reporting in Singapore.... Read more
National Governments
New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent
A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read more
Better Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care Needed as Cases Rise Globally
As dementia cases rise, amping up dementia prevention, intervention, and care efforts is crucial to ensure the health and well-being of older people.... Read more
Decarbonization in Southeast Asia Has Targets Yet Lacks Actions
The SEA Green Economy 2023 Report: Cracking the Code offers an insight into the reality of decarbonization in Southeast Asia.... Read more
Cambodia’s National Cooling Action Plan Aims for Sustainable Energy Consumption
The National Cooling Action Plan aims to open the door to transition towards climate-friendly cooling sectors in Cambodia.... Read more
Rabat Declaration: Nations Commit to Improving Refugee and Migrant Health
Several ministers and government representatives signed the Rabat Declaration in commitment to improve refugee and migrant health.... Read more
Accelerating Food Waste Management System in Australia
The Australian government is making progress in food waste management through the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) program.... Read more
Land and Gender: Securing Women’s Land Rights
Women are disproportionately affected in crises. Securing women’s land rights is crucial to improve their financial resiliency and land restoration efforts.... Read more
Exploring the US-Indonesia Net-Zero Cooperation
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and the United States Embassy in Indonesia hosted a virtual public discussion exploring the US-Indonesia cooperation for a net-zero world. ... Read more
Looking Into South Korea’s Air Quality Improvements
A recent report by the UNEP reveals progress in South Korea’s air quality, particularly in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi regions.... Read more