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News
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19May2023
Asia-Pacific countries adopt 10 UN resolutions reaffirming commitments to protect the planet and its people
Governments from across Asia and the Pacific today endorsed a UN resolution to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. They re-committed to immediately curb greenhouse gas…Press Release -
Heads of State and government, ministers as well as representatives from business, academia, civil society and youth will convene next week at the 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission…Media Advisory
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08May2023
Asia and the Pacific unprepared to face climate-induced catastrophes, warns new UN study
Most countries in Asia and the Pacific are insufficiently prepared to face extreme weather events and natural disasters, which are growing in intensity and frequency due in part to climate change,…Press Release -
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have formalized a partnership…Press Release
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25Aug2022
Finance Forum for Asia and the Pacific calls for local and regional approach to unleashing blended finance
The second of the âRegional Finance Forumsâ â convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the incoming Egyptian Presidency of COP27 and the…Press Release -
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
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Leaders from around Asia and the Pacific â a region at the forefront of the worldâs innovation and economic growth â today pledged to leverage its advantages towards protecting people and the…Press Release
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11May2022
Asia-Pacific leaders convene to set a common agenda for advancing sustainable development amidst crises
Heads of State, senior government officials and other stakeholders from 62 countries will convene from 23 to 27 May at the 78th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific …Media Advisory -
15Nov2021
South Asia Forum endorses integrated approach to accelerate SDG progress and COVID-19 recovery
The COVID-19 outbreak inflicted a devastating blow to the sustainable development aspirations of South Asia at a time when the subregion urgently needed an accelerated implementation pathway for…Press Release -
15Jul2021
UN calls on countries to shape COVID-19 recovery as ‘truly green and sustainable transformation’
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) today called on countries to ensure that plans to recover from the pandemic support progress towards the Sustainable…Press Release