New Monitoring and Evaluation System for Social and Cultural Progress in Southeast Asia
The ADME System will improve the collection and measurement of social and cultural progress for more comprehensive and strategic decision-making.... Read more
SDGs Goal 16
Strengthening Transboundary Water Governance with the BRIDGE Initiative
The IUCN’s BRIDGE initiative works to strengthen water governance in transboundary river basins worldwide for sustainable water management.... Read more
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
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
The Ever-Declining Fertility Rate in South Korea
The fertility rate in South Korea hit a record low of 0.72 child per woman. How did this happen and what does this mean for the country?... Read more
Increasing Struggle for Human Rights in Venezuela
Amid the increasing struggle for human rights in Venezuela, the government shut down the UN Human Rights Office in the country.... Read more
Let’s Lift the Veil Off Children’s Mental Health Crisis
Addressing the mental health crisis among children requires a multi-stakeholder approach to ensure children grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.... 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
Supporting Kiribati’s Climate Resilience
Kiribati's imminent risk of disappearing due to rising sea levels underscores the urgency for global support to help enhance its climate resilience.... 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