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
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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
Arts and Health: How can arts and creativity improve life quality?
Over the years, there has been growing evidence in the connection between arts and health and its potential benefits in improving life quality.... 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
Advancing Universal Healthcare Coverage for All
Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) ensures everyone can afford the full spectrum of healthcare services they need without having to face financial difficulties due to the health expenses.... 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
Hyundai, Drop Coal: BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET urge against new coal plant
BTS ARMY Indonesia and KPOP4PLANET published an open letter and a campaign titled ‘Hyundai, Drop Coal!’ to urge Hyundai to drop the partnership with Adaro that plans to build a new 1.1 GW coal power plant in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.... Read more