Tag: pacific
Asia and the Pacific: Pioneering Global Green Energy Transition
The future of the global green energy transition hinges on Asia and the Pacific, home to 60% of the world’s population. Despite...
Pacific Islands ’ Triple Threat: Sea Level Rise, Ocean Warming, Acidification
Pacific Islands are under severe threat from a combination of rising sea levels, ocean warming, and acidification, according to the World Meteorological...
New Island Emerges from Pacific Ocean’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Near Japan
A new island has formed due to an ongoing undersea volcanic eruption near Japan's Ogasawara Islands, offering scientists a rare opportunity to observe such geological phenomena in action.
Action on Sustainable Finance to Tackle Climate Crisis in Asia, Pacific
Amidst the challenging macroeconomic landscape in many countries and growing concerns about public debt sustainability, the progress in financing climate action in Asia and the Pacific continues to lag. This issue becomes increasingly critical as global emissions and energy demands rise. A new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) sheds light on the pressing matter of sustainable finance in the region. It addresses the challenges and opportunities for policymakers, regulators, and private finance in bridging the financing gap.
East Asian, Pacific Children – Most Exposed to Climate Change
More than any other region, children in the East Asia and Pacific region are highly exposed to climate related disasters, according to the latest UNICEF regional report.
Asia- pacific migrants at higher risk of Covid 19 pandemic
The migrants in Asia- Pacific region have a heightened risk because of covid 19 pandemic and its socio-economic fallout, according to a recent UN...
