Climate Change Brings More Frequent Flash Droughts
A study by Xing Yuan et al. discovered that climate change contributes to the increasing frequency of flash droughts happening across the globe.... Read more
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Halting Biodiversity Loss with the Global Biodiversity Framework
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to implement actions and transform our relationship with biodiversity by 2030.... Read more
Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture with Modern Agriculture Technology
Farmers need a robust support system in the face of climate change. In this light, CropLife is promoting sustainable agriculture in Indonesia by adopting modern agriculture technology.... Read more
Accelerating Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments in Indonesia
Achieving gender equality is still a work in progress in Indonesia. Recently, Innovative Financing Lab under UNDP launched four reports exploring topics surrounding gender-responsive financial instruments for crisis resiliency. ... Read more
Blended Finance as Alternative Financing for MSMEs
Innovative Financing Lab under the UN Development Programme (UNDP) published a policy brief titled “Deploying Blended Finance to Broaden Financial Access for MSMEs”.... Read more
New Bills Set to Abolish Death Penalty in Malaysia
The progress to abolish the death penalty in Malaysia moves a step forward with the passing of new bills by the parliament.... Read more
Envisioning a Net Zero ASEAN with SEADS 2023
Asian Development Bank’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) 2023 examined how the ASEAN region can harness innovative and cost-effective measures to support decarbonization and revitalize economies. ... Read more
How Wildlife Trade Impacts Conservation Efforts
Wildlife trade can benefit wildlife and people. However, it can also exacerbate the biodiversity crisis. To achieve sustainable wildlife trade, it is crucial to understand more about it and how it impacts conservation efforts.... Read more
Tackling Hate Speech Through Safe and Inclusive Education Systems
As the concern surrounding hate speech continues to rise, education can be one of the preventive measures to tackle intolerance, discrimination, and hate.... Read more
South Korea Rethinks the 69 Working Hours Plan
The government of South Korea recently introduced a 69 working-hours plan—and received unfavorable responses from the public.... Read more