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East Asia at the forefront of leveraging science, technology and innovation for low carbon and resilient cities

04 April 2022

A joint report issued today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) East and North East Asia Office, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and the Innovative Green Development Programme (IGDP) shows clear and strong commitments by East Asia to reduce its carbon intensity while providing for improved living standards, security and resilience in

The Asia-Pacific Portal for Gender Equality has been established to support governments and other stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region in their efforts to realize gender equality

21 March 2022

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New regional UN report sounds alarm on widening disparities and increased vulnerabilities amid the pandemic

17 March 2022

The report finds that average progress in the region disproportionately excludes some groups with distinct demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Those furthest behind, including women, persons with disabilities, rural populations and poorer households, are also facing increased vulnerabilities.