Health Impact Investment Platform Aims to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services
The Health Impact Investment Platform seeks to improve the resilience of primary healthcare in vulnerable communities globally. ... Read More
Soft News
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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.
How Climate Change Exacerbates the Food Crisis in Malawi
The food crisis in Malawi is an example of how severely and disproportionately climate change impacts vulnerable countries.... Read More
Early Detection System for Wildfire Preparedness Using Phones
A study from the University of Southern California has introduced a new system that maps wildfires more efficiently using phones to improve wildfire preparedness.... Read More
Integrating Children’s Rights in Business and Human Rights Policies
UNICEF published a report providing guidance on how to uphold children’s voices and roles in business and human rights policies and plans.... Read More
Reporting Gaps in Aviation Emissions
A study found that gaps and inconsistencies in airline reports might underestimate the reality of aviation emissions.... Read More
How University Students Help Olive Farmers in Turkey amid Unpredictable Weather Patterns
University students and olive farmers developed a smart monitoring system amid the ever-changing weather conditions due to climate change.... Read More
Combining Conventional and Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction for Better Tsunami Mitigation
Studies have been exploring the possibility and benefits of combining ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction with hard-engineered infrastructures to support better tsunami mitigation.... Read More
Regulating Businesses to Reduce Plastic Usage in the Philippines
The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.... Read More
The Alarming Growth of Health Impacts Due to Climate Change
A study by the Lancet Countdown finds an unprecedented level of health impacts due to climate change.... Read More
Tackling Light Poverty with Clean and Affordable Solution
Making low-cost, low-tech solar-powered lamps can be a viable option to combat light poverty for all. ... Read More