Looking into the Global Midwife Shortage
Midwives provide crucial care and support for women and children. Yet despite their importance, experts warn of a global midwife shortage.... Read More
Soft News
Informative, light, and evergreen soft news.
GNA “News” platform brings you informative, light, and evergreen soft news on policies and regulations, lessons learned and good practices, innovations, programs, activities, and movements in international organizations, governments, businesses, and civil society across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
Reframing Governance in the Era of Water Bankruptcy
Beyond experiencing ‘stress’ and ‘crisis’, researchers believe that we are now entering an era of water bankruptcy.... Read More
Indian Gig Workers Push Back Against 10-Minute Delivery Service Strain
Gig workers in India have collectively called for the end of 10-minute delivery service designed by quick commerce companies.... Read More
Call for Governance: Grassroots Initiatives Look to Scale Efforts to Conserve Depleting Groundwater
Local communities are taking it upon themselves to curb rapid groundwater depletion, highlighting the importance of water governance.... Read More
Integrating Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability Issues into Education Systems
Learning about the environment, climate change, and sustainability early on in school can be vital to how youth respond to global challenges.... Read More
Finally Enforced: Understanding the UN High Seas Treaty
The BBNJ Agreement or the High Seas Treaty was adopted in 2023 and finally came into effect in January 2026.... Read More
Risks and Opportunities of Submarine Communication Cables for Sustainable Development
Submarine communication cables may pose a threat against marine life, but they can also lead to better disaster preparedness.... Read More
In Peru, Stingless Bees Are Granted Legal Rights
Stingless bees in the Peruvian Amazon are granted legal rights as part of the efforts to protect the country’s biodiversity and biocultural heritage.... Read More
Looking into the Government Regulation on the Protection and Management of Mangrove Ecosystems in Indonesia
Is Indonesia’s Government Regulation 27/2025 on the protection and management of mangrove ecosystems good enough?... Read More
Integrating Systemic Renewable Energy Innovations for Energy Transition
Beyond shiny new instruments, renewable energy innovations must be systemically integrated to support inclusivity and accessibility for all.... Read More