No More Forced Labor and Child Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Industry
A 2021 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that there is no longer forced labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry after years of struggle.... Read More
National Governments
Corruption at the Roots of Cambodia’s Deforestation
Cambodia has lost 64% of its tree cover from 2011 until now, and the government has been accused of taking bribes to turn a blind eye toward massive illegal logging projects.... Read More
Bali Grows Arms for Stronger Economic Recovery
Creating a more resilient economy for the region is crucial, which means focusing on other sectors beside tourism.... Read More
Decree 45: Vietnam Aims to Improve Environmental Sustainability with Legal Sanctions
The government of Vietnam releases Decree 45 to tackle climate change challenges and support the green economy transition.... Read More
Nepal Reaches a New Milestone with 190% Increase of Tiger Population
Nepal became the first tiger range country to reach the target of World Bank’s Global Tiger Recovery Program.... Read More
Public Policy Instruments to Respond to the Global Pandemic Threats
Research shows that climate change and global pandemics are linked.... Read More
Conserving Iran’s Wetland Areas
A joint project called the Conservation of Iranian Wetlands Project worked on the restoration of wetland sites in Iran.... Read More
The Tiaki Promise Encourages Tourists to Care for New Zealand’s Nature
The commitment calls for a collective participation from visitors to take part in preserving New Zealand’s natural landscape.... Read More
Linking Forest Patches in Peninsular Malaysia
The government of Malaysia recently adopted a forest conservation plan called the Central Forest Spine Master Plan (CFSMP).... Read More
How to Provide Childcare during Humanitarian Crises
Children deserve the space and opportunity to play, learn, and build relationships even in crises. UNICEF’s Childcare in Humanitarian Crises brief explores how those positive opportunities are still possible in acute onset emergencies.... Read More