Filter
Filter
SDG
-
1. No Poverty
-
2. Zero Hunger
-
3. Good Health and Well-Being
-
4. Quality Education
-
5. Gender Equality
-
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
-
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
-
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
-
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
-
10. Reduced Inequalities
-
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
-
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
-
13. Climate Action
-
14. Life Below Water
-
15. Life on Land
-
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
-
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Programme of Work
-
Office of the Executive Secretary
-
Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development
-
Trade, Investment & Innovation
-
Transport
-
Environment and Development
-
ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction
-
Social Development
-
Statistics
-
Energy
-
Subregional Office for North and Central Asia
-
Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia
News
-
01Dec2022
Regional forum spotlights innovative and inclusive business opportunities for low-income farmers
Agricultural activities are essential for our economies and well-being. Yet farmers are amongst the most vulnerable groups in our societies, with limited income opportunities and activity volatile to…News -
The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) this July brings countries together to ensure that COVID-19 recovery strategies are inclusive, sustainable and leave no one behind despite the mounting…Media Advisory
-
02Feb2022
Adapting to the “new normal”: building back better with digital and sustainable trade facilitation
Countries across the globe have made progress on digitalizing international trade formalities during the COVID-19 pandemic, but stronger efforts are needed to facilitate trade for small and medium…Press Release -
14Jul2021
Progress in streamlining trade procedures continues despite COVID-19 crisis, UN survey shows
Countries across the globe are continuing to move towards a seamless and efficient trading environment, within and beyond national borders, by simplifying and digitalizing formalities in…Press Release -
07Jun2021
Asia-Pacific dialogue to consolidate regional action for equitable and sustainable food systems
Government representatives from around the region will convene later this week with members of civil society and the private sector at the Asia-Pacific Regional Food Systems Dialogue. As the…Media Advisory -
03Jun2020
ADB, ESCAP discuss stepping up cooperation to help Asia-Pacific in addressing COVID-19 crisis
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana today discussed…Press Release -
21May2020
Asia-Pacific countries endorse UN resolution for concerted regional action against COVID-19
Bangkok (ESCAP news) â Governments of Asia and the Pacific meeting today at their annual regional assembly agreed to pursue coordinated and decisive actions, as well as reinforce regional and…Press Release -
Heads of State, senior government officials and other stakeholders from 62 countries will convene this week to coordinate stronger regional responses in addressing the significant socio-economic…Media Advisory
-
There is overwhelming evidence that the Asia-Pacific region needs to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and substantially reverse current negative trends, especially those…Press Release
-
With the endorsement of the 2030 Agenda, there is an increasing demand for both the production and inclusivity of statistics to leave no one behind. To support enduring national statistical capacity…Press Release