Phase Two of the Plastic Ban in New Zealand
Since July 1, plastic produce bags and several other items have been added to the single-use plastic ban in New Zealand.... Read more
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Towards Lifelong Learning: Promoting Adult Learning and Education in ASEAN and Beyond
UNESCO and the Indonesian government organized the Inclusive Lifelong Learning Conference to promote adult learning and education in ASEAN countries and beyond.... Read more
Conservation Efforts Needed for Critically Endangered Freshwater Fish Species in Southeast Asia
A new framework shares a guide for the urgent conservation of 90 Critically Endangered freshwater fish species found across 11 countries in Southeast Asia.... Read more
Possible Upcoming Scenarios for Sustainability Reporting in Singapore
Public-listed and non-listed companies might soon be required to submit mandatory sustainability reporting in Singapore.... Read more
World Bank’s US$200 Million Financing for Lebanon’s Food Systems
The Green-Agri Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Project aims to strengthen Lebanon’s food systems in the face of multiple crises. ... Read more
Ban Khun Samut Chin, Thailand’s Coastal Village Swallowed by Rising Sea Levels
For decades, the rising sea levels have been swallowing Ban Khun Samut Chin, a coastal village at the Chao Phraya Delta in Thailand.... Read more
New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent
A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read more
C40 Set to Fund Inclusive Climate Action in Six Cities
C40 is funding six cities across the globe to accelerate local inclusive climate action projects: Quezon City, Bogotá, Dar es Salaam, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Warsaw.... Read more
Wild Deserts: Species Reintroduction in the Deserts of Australia
The Wild Deserts from the University of New South Wales has begun a species reintroduction project to bring back extinct species and promote desert ecosystems.... Read more
UNDP and Microsoft Collaborate to Help Improve Digital Skills for Youth in the Asia-Pacific
The UNDP and Microsoft’s collaboration intends to help bridge the gaps in digital skills for youth to improve lives and employability in the Asia-Pacific.... Read more