Call for Corporate Contributions for Sustainable Urban Environments
Research by the World Benchmarking Alliance examines how the world’s most influential companies contribute to sustainable urban environments.... 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.
Balancing Southeast Asia’s Economic Growth and Just Energy Transition
As the demand for energy rises, Southeast Asia must carefully consider how it can meet those needs without compromising current energy transition progress.... Read More
The Global Ecosystems Atlas for Harmonized Biodiversity Data Mapping
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At COP16, the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) has launched the first stages of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, a mapping and monitoring tool.
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Improving Coastline Protection by Preserving Marshes
In the fight against rising sea levels due to climate change, marshes can contribute to building a safe and cost-effective coastline protection system.... Read More
How Digital Labor Platforms Reshape the Job Landscape in Kenya
A report by the International Labour Organization examines the emergence of digital labor platforms in Kenya and the impacts that follow.... Read More
How an Open-Source Wind Turbine Model Enables Rural Electrification Movements Worldwide
Rural electrification movements around the world are inspired by an open-source wind turbine manual to help rural communities generate their own energy.... Read More
The Rising Trend of Community Repair
The rise of community repair is a sign that people are ready to change their consumption patterns toward a circular economy. ... Read More
Recent Study Reveals New Biodegradable Plastic Alternative to Styrofoam
Researchers in Massachusetts discovered a new biodegradable plastic alternative that degrades quicker when tested in seawater.... Read More
Are Our Natural Carbon Sinks Losing Their Functions?
Recent discoveries reveal that forests, oceans, and other natural carbon sinks have not absorbed carbon in 2023. What might be the cause?... Read More
The ASEAN Way in Greening SMEs: Is It Enough?
What is the current state of national-level strategies to support greening SMEs in ASEAN countries?... Read More