Strengthening Transboundary Water Governance with the BRIDGE Initiative
The IUCN’s BRIDGE initiative works to strengthen water governance in transboundary river basins worldwide for sustainable water management.... 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.
The Yurok Tribe in California Enters Partnership to Manage Ancestral Land ‘O Rew
In California, the restoration of ‘O Rew is on track to hand the ancestral land back to its original steward, the Yurok Tribe. ... Read More
ADB-Lao PDR New Partnership for Economic Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a five-year partnership strategy for Lao PDR to support its economic resilience.... Read More
Empowering Women in Papua New Guinea for Clean Water Access
In Papua New Guinea, the WaterAid program aims to empower local women to establish community-managed clean water sources.... Read More
Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Construction Through Ancient Practices
Can heritage and ancient practices be used today as low-carbon construction to support sustainable development?
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The Global State of Hunting Small Cetaceans
A report by Pro Wildlife and Whale and Dolphin Conservation examines the state of hunting small cetaceans, its impacts, and opportunities for change.... Read More
Haiti’s Political Turmoil Escalates into Humanitarian Crisis
In Haiti, the political turmoil that has escalated into a violent multidimensional crisis has pushed the country to the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.... Read More
ILO Urges the Inclusion of Domestic Workers in Care Policies
Despite the significant role of domestic workers in providing care services, their absence in care policies still needs to be addressed.... Read More
SMART-NTU’s New Method to Measure Peatlands’ Carbon Storage and Condition
The new method by the SMART-NTU team aims to calculate the amount of carbon that can be stored in raised peatlands, also known as bogs.... Read More
ISSB’s New Standards for ESG Reports: Adoption Progress in Southeast Asia
In June 2023, the International Sustainability Standard Board (ISSB) issued new standards for ESG reports. ... Read More