Amending Phnom Penh’s Green Spaces: Should we go small with pocket parks?
Pocket parks present a potential alternative for Phnom Penh’s green spaces to address limited land availability in the city center.... Read more
SDGs Goal 11
Protecting Children in Indonesia with Child-Focused Climate Change Interventions
A report by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia and UNICEF highlights the importance of child-focused interventions for children in Indonesia.... Read more
How Is the Global Trend on Sustainable Lifestyle?
As climate change awareness rises, more and more people are adopting a more sustainable lifestyle. However, is it enough?... Read more
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
Australia Proposes Right to Housing Bill to Tackle Housing Crisis
Australia’s housing crisis has led to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill 2024 that aims to recognize the right to adequate housing.... Read more
World Cities Summit 2024: A Trigger to Help Build a Sustainable Singapore
My participation in the World Cities Summit 2024 solidified my determination to make cities more liveable and sustainable.... Read more
The Cooling Paradox: Sustainable cooling should not heat the planet even more
The cooling systems that help us survive rising temperatures also contribute to global warming. Is more sustainable cooling possible?... 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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