Convened by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the ninth session of the Committee on Social ...

Inequalities are widening across Asia and the Pacific, not only in terms of income and wealth, but also for opportunities and services, such as education, health and employment despite their guarantee ...

The ocean could provide up to 35% of the global emission reductions needed by 2050. Yet, turning this potential into action ...

Ministers and senior policymakers from across Asia and the Pacific will gather in Bangkok on 28 – 29 October to explore how ...

The Population Data Sheet, published annually by ESCAP, features a range of key indicators on population and development. The focus is on population size, structure and growth rates, as well as ...

Senior officials and key stakeholders from across Asia and the Pacific will gather at the United Nations in Bangkok to explore how artificial intelligence and digital technology can further improve ...

Governments across Asia and the Pacific today agreed a new regional agenda to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution through more coordinated action, reflecting growing recognition ...

Asia and the Pacific is experiencing two concurrent megatrends: rapid population ageing and accelerating digital transformation. In 2026, the region is home to 530 million people aged 65 years or over ...

Pocillopora Coral, commonly found in Maldives, can experience bleaching due to environmental stress such as intense heat. El Niño, a recurring climate pattern, shifts warm ocean waters from the ...

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has launched the ETGGP, a new regional initiative to support countries in South-East Asia to deliver clean energy ...

This case study examines Brunei Darussalam’s approach to promoting green foreign direct investment through national policy frameworks and targeted investment promotion. It highlights key initiatives ...

Across Asia, new initiatives are showing how satellite Earth observation data and AI-powered technologies can turn fragmented water-related data into actionable insights for managers and policymakers ...