Malnutrition in Pakistan Persists
Four out of ten children under age five in Pakistan are stunted. What does it take to tackle malnutrition in Pakistan?... Read more
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South Korea’s Coal Transition: Progress, Strategies, and Recommendations
Coal phase-out is critical for countries to curb carbon emissions and keep the world from warming. The recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals recommendations for South Korea’s coal transition strategies.... Read more
Indigenous Women in Environmental Destruction Circles in Indonesia
Indigenous women have a key role in preserving traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship by advocating for customary practices to adapt to climate change. Sadly, they lack essential support and protection.... Read more
Health-Environment Nexus: How to support our health and environment simultaneously
Integrated plans and policies are critical in managing the health-environment nexus in Asia and the Pacific.... Read more
Press Freedom is Human Rights
Journalists carry the responsibility to distribute accurate and honest information to the public. Therefore, protecting press freedom remains an important work that needs participation from all stakeholders.... Read more
How Social Inequalities Affect Urban Water Crisis
Urban water crisis is one of the leading issues nowadays. A recent study found that social inequalities across different groups or individuals significantly affect water accessibility and drought resilience in urban areas.... Read more
Modern Sea Slavery in Indonesia and Beyond
Sea slavery still exists today. As thousands of migrant workers in ASEAN countries are still under the shackles of forced labor, employing a multi-stakeholder approach is essential to eradicate slavery.... Read more
Global Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health at Work
Safety and health at work is a worker's right. An ILO report reveals how well nations worldwide address occupational safety and health.
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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
Meaningful Youth Engagement in Decision-Making Processes
Recent policy brief by the UN Secretary-General seeks to strengthen meaningful youth engagement by actively involving young people’s ideas, expertise, experiences, and perspectives in decision-making processes.... Read more