Strategic Pathways for Disaster Risk Reductions in the Asia-Pacific SIDS
Specific challenges against natural disasters faced by Asia-Pacific SIDS require strategic pathways for better disaster risk reduction systems.... 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.
Strengthening Research Platform on Climate Science in Developing Countries
There is a gap between developed countries and third nations in climate science development. This barrier has a significant impact on climate change solutions, especially mitigation and adaptation policies in the global south.... Read More
Putting Indigenous Peoples at the Forefront of Natural Preservation
Indigenous Peoples have a critical role in preserving biodiversity and ecosystems due to their invaluable knowledge and integrated relations with nature.... Read More
What Saying Goodbye to Coal Means for Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition
Hawaii closed its last coal power plant in Oahu at the start of September.... Read More
No More Forced Labor and Child Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Industry
A 2021 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that there is no longer forced labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry after years of struggle.... Read More
Corruption at the Roots of Cambodia’s Deforestation
Cambodia has lost 64% of its tree cover from 2011 until now, and the government has been accused of taking bribes to turn a blind eye toward massive illegal logging projects.... Read More
Youth Declaration: Meaningful Engagement of Young People in Transforming Education
“We intend to achieve these goals not as passive beneficiaries but as partners and collaborators every step of the way.”... Read More
Media Engagement Workshop for Sustainable Grassroots Movements by Women’s Earth Alliance Indonesia
Grassroots communities need newskilling, reskilling, and upskilling in communication, advocacy, and media relations to accelerate their initiatives and impacts.... Read More
Building Singapore’s First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
Keppel Infrastructure plans on building a power plant with advanced combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) to reduce emissions from Singapore’s energy sector.... Read More
Decree 45: Vietnam Aims to Improve Environmental Sustainability with Legal Sanctions
The government of Vietnam releases Decree 45 to tackle climate change challenges and support the green economy transition.... Read More