Executive summary The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caught the world unprepared, revealing society’s vulnerabilities, systemic fragility and lack of resilience. In 2020, the Data, Strategy...
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Executive summary The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caught the world unprepared, revealing society’s vulnerabilities, systemic fragility and lack of resilience. In 2020, the Data, Strategy...
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East Asia and the Pacific is home to half of the world’s population living in poverty. Challenges faced by poor families in meeting their basic needs and securing their livelihoods are exacerbated by...
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Climate change impacts increase in Asia Bangkok, Thailand 27 July 2023 (WMO) – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in Asia, which ricocheted between droughts and floods in 2022,...
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A disaster emergency is underway in Asia and the Pacific as risks outpace resilience, warns new UN study The Asia-Pacific region has a narrow window to increase its resilience and protect its...
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Livable Planet Possible with More Efficient Use of Natural Resources, Report Says More efficiency could help tackle climate change, economic productivity, food security, health WASHINGTON, June 27,...
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OUR VISION AND STRATEGY Inspired by the Islamic faith and guided by our values, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one...
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Children in East Asia and the Pacific face the greatest exposure to multiple climate disasters Children in the region face six times more climate related shocks compared to their grandparents eroding...
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ADB Operations Reach $20.5 Billion in 2022, Addressing Crises, Building Resilience MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 April 2023) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $20.5 billion from its own...
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East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Accelerate as China Rebounds Slowing global growth, commodity prices, financial tightening to weigh in 2023 WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 – Growth in developing...
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Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, 14 November 2022 - Economic losses from drought, floods and landslides have rocketed in Asia. In 2021 alone, weather and water-related hazards caused total damage of US$ 35.6...
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Summary Natural hazards have imposed a huge development burden in East and North-East Asia. The subregion was accounted for 29 per cent of all fatalities from disasters and 35 per cent of the people...
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Edited by Mely Caballero-Anthony and Jose Ma. Luis Montesclaros Foreword Foresighted and pragmatic policymaking requires acknowledging the constancy of change, and the fleetingness and perhaps...
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WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin highlights impact of wildfires Increasing risk of “climate penalty” from pollution and climate change An anticipated rise in the frequency, intensity and duration...
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KEY MESSAGES 1. Global fisheries and aquaculture production is at a record high and the sector will play an increasingly important role in providing food and nutrition in the future. Total fisheries...
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Minority Rights Group International (MRG) releases its annual report today, with this year's edition offering a broad scrutiny of work-related exclusion across the world. 'The Covid-19 pandemic has...
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The experiences of the people of the People’s Republic of China (hereafter “China” or “PRC”), Japan, the Republic of Korea (hereafter “South Korea,” “Korea,” or “ROK”), and Taiwan...
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Summary for policymakers Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions: Summary for Policymakers builds on ESCAP’s Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021, Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report...
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Diez puntos a celebrar de 2021 Jo Becker Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division La pandemia de Covid-19 ha tenido consecuencias devastadoras para los niños y las niñas en todo el mundo. A...
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Dix marques de progrès en 2021 dont on peut se réjouir Jo Becker Directrice du plaidoyer, division Droits des enfants jobeckerhrw La pandémie de Covid-19 a été dévastatrice pour les enfants à travers...
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Ten Points to Celebrate from 2021 Jo Becker Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division The Covid-19 pandemic has been devastating for children around the world. Earlier this month, UNICEF reported...