Exploring and Advancing Young Persons with Disabilities’ Participation in Decision-Making
A joint report led by the UN Youth Office explores the state, challenges, and opportunities of meaningful engagement with young persons with disabilities.... Read More
Brief
Easy-to-digest, enlightening, and evergreen briefs.
GNA Brief 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.
Mainstreaming Real Food Consumption for a Healthier Society
Amidst the increasing risk of diet-related diseases, mainstreaming real food through policies becomes crucial to creating a healthier society.... 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
Benefiting from Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to Power Island States
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can serve as a backup energy source to stabilize grid systems in remote islands.... Read More
An Introduction to the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Its Role in Energy Transition
The battery energy storage system (BESS) integrates rechargeable batteries into renewable energy systems.... Read More
How Medicinal Plants Support Healthcare in Asia and Beyond
Medicinal plants have long been utilized by communities worldwide to improve the health and wellbeing of society. ... Read More
5 Ways You Can Support Refugees in Your Community
In a time of polycrisis, the number of refugees keeps rising. As individual citizens, what can you do to help support refugees?... Read More
How Waste-to-Energy Technology Transforms Municipal Solid Waste to Electricity
Waste-to-energy power plants emerge as a sustainable alternative that converts municipal solid waste into electricity. ... Read More
Beyond the Controversy of Period Leave
The period leave policy emerges to accommodate those who need a few days off during menstruation. So, how is it controversial?
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Melting Permafrost Is Causing River Degradation and More
The melting permafrost in the Arctic poses a serious threat to the health of rivers, global temperature, and more.... Read More