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
Southeast Asia
ADB-Lao PDR New Partnership for Economic Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a five-year partnership strategy for Lao PDR to support its economic resilience.... 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
SMART-NTU’s New Method to Measure Peatlands’ Carbon Storage and Condition
The new method by the SMART-NTU team aims to calculate the amount of carbon that can be stored in raised peatlands, also known as bogs.... Read more
Improving the Participation of Women in STEM
Improving the participation of women in STEM is a necessary step in creating progress toward 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
How Ageing Population Affects the Retirement Age Increase
As the population of older people increases, people might need to work longer as the retirement age is set to increase in many countries.... Read more
Mainstreaming Sustainable Tourism Through Environmental Education
Environmental education undoubtedly plays an important role in mainstreaming sustainable tourism for people and the planet.... Read more
The MIKE Programme: Monitoring Elephant Killings to Support Conservation of Asian Elephants
The MIKE Programme monitors illegal elephant killings to help tackle the increasingly threatened status of Asian elephants.... Read more
The Urgency of Wildfire Preparedness Amidst Global Climate Crisis
These days, wildfires are made worse with climate change, making wildfire preparedness an urgent matter across the globe. ... Read more