UKRI’s £12 Million Funding for Sustainable Aquaculture in Southeast Asia
The UK Research and Innovation launched a funding initiative to maximize the implementation of sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asian countries.... 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.
Regulating Green Claims in Asia
Businesses are competing to be seen as the most sustainable. However, most of Asia still lacks specific regulations about green claims.... Read More
Wildfires and Wildlife Hunting Threaten Khao Yai National Park’s Biodiversity
Wildfires, likely linked to illegal hunting, put Khao Yai National Park’s biodiversity at serious risk.... Read More
Aging Vehicles, a Growing Threat to Climate and Air Quality
Aging vehicles exacerbate climate change and air pollution, especially in urban areas with poor public transportation.... Read More
Shedding Light on Male Victims of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Male victims of domestic and intimate partner violence are overlooked due to patriarchal norms and limited support.... Read More
EU Continues to Update List of Waste to Support Battery Circularity
The EU Commission regularly updates the European List of Waste to support the Battery Regulations and promote battery circularity.... Read More
Rising Population of the Endangered Monarch Butterflies in Mexico
The number of monarch butterflies shows a sign of increase in Mexico amid concerns over extreme decline.... Read More
Looking into Industrial Symbiosis Practices for Bioenergy Sourcing
Bioenergy from biomass generates a big environmental cost. Can industrial symbiosis offer a solution?... Read More
Chipko Movement, the Anti-Deforestation Tree-Hugging Protest by Rural Women in India
The Chipko Movement, led by rural women in India, used a form of nonviolent protest to protect forests by hugging trees.... Read More
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read More