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A United Nations regional forum opened today with a sharp focus on how to enhance transport connectivity in Asia and the Pacific and make it greener and inclusive, particularly in the aftermath of…

High-level government officials and leaders in the transport sector are set to convene next week in Bangkok to discuss efficient and resilient transport and logistics networks and mobility for…

Improving transport connectivity in Asia in a strategic and well-planned way will enable the continent's sub-regions to reverse the trend of rising transport emissions while advancing economic…

Bangkok (ESCAP news) – A new joint UN project is seeking to help governments and businesses keep transport networks and borders operational and facilitate the flow of goods and services, while…

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Energy Foundation (EF) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in…

The annual North-East Asia Power Interconnection and Cooperation (NEARPIC) Forum opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia today to promote regional power interconnection and advance the Sustainable…

Ministers and high-level officials from countries in Asia and the Pacific have committed to scale up their share of renewables, increase energy efficiency, and streamline the use of inefficient…

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region have made great strides towards implementation of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway (AP-IS) at a United Nations led meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh this week…

High-level officials and stakeholders at the Joint Conference on Northeast Asia Regional Power Interconnection agreed to establish a framework promoting multilateral energy cooperation and…

To overcome multiple energy challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region, the newly formed Committee on Energy, convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific …