Read more about the article Women in the Driver’s Seat: UNGCNS-Kantar-Grab Study Finds Platform Work Expanding Economic Opportunities in Southeast Asia
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Women in the Driver’s Seat: UNGCNS-Kantar-Grab Study Finds Platform Work Expanding Economic Opportunities in Southeast Asia

The report — “Women in the Driver’s Seat: Driving Economic Inclusion for Southeast Asia’s Women through Ride-Hailing and Delivery” — was jointly launched by the United Nations Global Compact Network…

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Read more about the article Verra and Indonesia Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement to Strengthen Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
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Verra and Indonesia Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement to Strengthen Carbon Markets and Climate Finance

Verra called Indonesia “an important country in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” noting its potential to lead Southeast Asia in generating high-integrity carbon credits. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC…

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Read more about the article Siti OSS: Yayasan Peta Bencana Renames and Rebuilds Its Open-Source Platform for Disaster Coordination
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Siti OSS: Yayasan Peta Bencana Renames and Rebuilds Its Open-Source Platform for Disaster Coordination

Development of Siti OSS has been led and stewarded by Disaster Map Foundation under the leadership of Nashin Mahtani and, since 2019, in partnership with Deepthi Chand and CivicDataLab. All…

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Southeast Asia’s Resilient Fisheries Defy Global Trends: New Study Reveals Surprising Sustainability

Despite warnings of overfishing for decades, the Southeast Asia region has a 3.6 times higher ratio of underfished marine stocks as compared with the global estimate, primarily owing to the prevalence of artisanal or small-scale fisheries and nonselective fisheries, which are supported by high biodiversity.

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Read more about the article Mangrove Forests: Sabah’s Climate Buffer and Biodiversity Lifeline
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Mangrove Forests: Sabah’s Climate Buffer and Biodiversity Lifeline

As global climate threats escalate, Sabah intensifies efforts to restore and protect its coastal green shield. Mangrove forests not only pull carbon from the atmosphere but also lock it beneath the ground, offering a powerful buffer against global warming. 

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Read more about the article Climate Change and Public Health: Global Education Gaps Exposed in New Survey
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Climate Change and Public Health: Global Education Gaps Exposed in New Survey

Despite climate change being one of the most pressing public health threats of our time, the study found that only 70% of surveyed institutions offered climate and health education, with just 39% making it mandatory.

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Read more about the article The Business of Better: UN Global Compact Network Singapore Celebrates 20 Years of Sustainability Leadership
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The Business of Better: UN Global Compact Network Singapore Celebrates 20 Years of Sustainability Leadership

The United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling The Business of Better, a publication spotlighting how Singapore’s SMEs are driving sustainability and meaningful change through innovation and resilience.

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Read more about the article UN Global Compact Network Singapore Rolls Out Digital CERT: Helping Businesses Track Carbon
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UN Global Compact Network Singapore Rolls Out Digital CERT: Helping Businesses Track Carbon

The launch of the Digital CERT Tool represents more than just a technological upgrade—it’s a call to action. As businesses grapple with the realities of climate change, tools like CERT…

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