How Semende Tribe in Indonesia Coexists with Wild Cats
The Semende Tribe and wild cats show an example of a mutually beneficial relationship between humans and biodiversity.... Read More
Soft News
Informative, light, and evergreen soft news.
GNA Soft News brings you public policy and regulatory updates, good practices and lessons learned, innovations, programs, activities, and movements in international organizations, governments, businesses, and civil society across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
Vietnam’s E-book Platform Aims to Tackle Information Poverty
The government of Vietnam has launched an e-book platform to tackle information poverty as part of broader poverty reduction efforts.... Read More
Innovative Insurance Solutions for Resilient MSMEs in Southeast Asia
UNDP’s report explores innovative insurance solutions for MSME resiliency based on contexts in Malaysia and Thailand.
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The Threat of Deforestation in Indonesia Amid Growing Wood Pellet Biomass Industry
A report unveils a threat of deforestation to Indonesia’s forests amid the expansion of the wood pellet biomass industry to meet demands.... Read More
What Are the Trends Shaping the Future of Social Protection?
A report by the OECD presents an overview of key aspects that will shape the future of social protection in OECD countries.
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Ending Statelessness in Thailand
From government resolutions to grassroots initiatives, efforts are underway to end statelessness in Thailand.... Read More
Asian Development Bank Unveils New Environmental and Social Framework
The ADB has updated its Environmental and Social Framework to adapt to current trends and future needs for responsible financing.... Read More
Open Storage Model for Storing Food Without Electricity
An open storage model offers a potential sustainable solution to store food without electricity.... Read More
Hottest Year on Record: 2024’s ever-increasing carbon emissions
A continuous increase in carbon emissions means that 2024 is on track to surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record.
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Refocusing on Nitrous Oxide, a Potent Greenhouse Gas on the Rise
At the COP29 summit, a new report sheds light on current insights and recommendations to address nitrous oxide emissions.... Read More