Restoring India’s Waterways Through Canal Rehabilitation Project
The local government partners with the UNEP in a canal rehabilitation project to restore the waterways in Kochi, India.... Read More
South Asia
Nepal as a Catalyst for the Legal Protection of Climate Refugees
There is a gap in the existing international legal framework that presents a legal void for climate refugees.... Read More
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read More
Developing Pakistan’s National Bamboo Strategy
Pakistan is developing a National Bamboo Strategy to strengthen the utilization and management of bamboo for economic, social, and environmental goals.
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Improving Access to Bangla Sign Language Learning Through Digital Dictionary
UNDP Bangladesh launched Bangla sign language digital dictionary to ease access of learning for everyone.
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Pakistan’s Marine Protected Areas to Support Marine Conservation
Pakistan designated Astola Island and Churna Island as Marine Protected Areas to strengthen conservation efforts and tackle pollution issues.
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3 Biodiversity Conservation Efforts by Indigenous Communities Around the World
Indigenous communities are central actors in sustainable development. What are some of the efforts they have made for biodiversity conservation?... Read More
Nepal Launched Action Plans for Bengal Florican Conservation
The Government of Nepal published the Bengal Florican Conservation Plan 2024–2033 to further strengthen its conservation efforts.... Read More
Improving Clean Water Access in Bangladesh
Bangladesh still struggles to ensure clean water access for its population. Addressing this issue is urgent and critical.... 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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