Why the World Still Doesn’t Have a Global Plastics Treaty
After 42 days of talks and four years of negotiations, the world still does not have a global plastics treaty, and the planet is running out of time.... Read More
Brief
Concise, easy-to-digest, and evergreen briefs.
GNA “Brief” platform brings to light complex issues, concepts, potential solutions, innovations, and easy summaries of research findings and reports from international organizations, governments, businesses, and civil society across the Asia Pacific and beyond in concise, easy-to-digest, and evergreen manner.
Understanding the Regional Impacts of Climate Change on Malaria in Africa
Human-induced climate change is considered to have contributed to the spread of malaria in Africa.... Read More
The Shrinking Safety Net: Inside the Global Collapse of Refugee Aid
Global refugee aid is shrinking just as the number of people forced to flee reaches a record high due to conflicts and climate shocks.... Read More
Underscoring Preparedness to Face Strong El Niño Amidst Global Crises
Forecasts for strong El Niño amid ongoing global crises calls for leaders to buckle up and improve preparedness in climate-sensitive sectors.... Read More
Insurers Are Retreating from Climate Risk, How Does It Matter?
As climate risk drives losses higher, insurers are retreating from high-risk markets, widening the global protection gap.... Read More
Global Forest Goals Report: Forest loss and poverty targets are off-track
A UN report takes stock of the global progress related to forest goals, highlighting significant gaps in realizing sustainable forest management.... Read More
The Tangled Threads of Africa’s Blue Carbon
Behind the clean science of Africa’s blue Carbon lies a messier story of the rights to millions of hectares of African coastline.... Read More
Protecting the Rights of Migrant Children Through Child-Centered Policies
Governments must step up with strong legal protections and inclusive policies that protect the rights of migrant children.... Read More
Highlighting State Responsibility Amidst the Climate Crisis Through UNGA Resolution and ICJ’s Advisory Opinion
As the climate crisis intensifies, the UN once again urged state governments to take bold, immediate action following ICJ’s Advisory Opinion.... Read More
Children’s Vulnerability Against Extreme Heat
As the planet heats up, understanding how vulnerable children are to extreme heat is key to accelerating mitigation and adaptation measures.... Read More