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News
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25Jul2023A disaster emergency is underway in Asia and the Pacific as risks outpace resilience, warns new UN study
The Asia-Pacific region has a narrow window to increase its resilience and protect its hard-won development gains from the socioeconomic impacts of climate change, according to the latest report by…Press Release -
As the COVID-19 pandemic hastened the adoption of new technologies Â- âa digital big bangâ -Â ministers from around Asia and the Pacific today agreed to strengthen cooperation in promoting…Press Release -
Ministers and heads of national space agencies today endorsed the Jakarta Ministerial Declaration on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific at the close of a high…Press Release -
According to a new UN report, more than 500 million people in India and more than 80 per cent of the entire populations of Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of…Press Release -
27Nov2020Double impact to the most vulnerable: COVID-19 compounding long-term drought effects in Southeast Asia
A new report released today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is urging…Press Release -
27Aug2020United Nations ESCAP and Switzerland to partner for disaster relief in Asia and the Pacific
The Government of Switzerland has pledged USD300,000 in contributions for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami,…Press Release -
Collaboration at the regional level is a critical force for scaling up effective technologies and increasing innovation capacity in the fight against COVID-19, according to high-level officials and…Press Release -
High-level officials and experts today underscored the urgent need to strengthen regional cooperation and partnerships on cross-boundary disasters in Asia and the Pacific. They also highlighted the…Press Release -
30Aug2019
Asia-Pacific governments embrace technological innovations, regional network to boost disaster resilience
Governments across Asia and the Pacific this week endorsed a set of collective recommendations and initiatives, including scaling up regional cooperation to complement national efforts in reducing…Press Release -
24Apr2019
More dry years ahead for South-East Asia
Future scenarios of drought in many parts of South-East Asia may become even more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience, according to the latest joint study by the…Press Release
