Region: Asia Archives - 17 Global Goals

COVID-19: recovery plans must target women in SE Asia

The health, economic and political impact of COVID-19 has been significant across Southeast Asia, and recovery plans must target women and the most vulnerable

COVID-19 and the Arab region: an opportunity to Build Back Better

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fault lines, fissures and fragilities in societies and economies around the world – and the Arab region is no exception. The region is

Sustainable cities case study: How do Hong Kong and Vancouver compare?

Research by Philia Earth reveals the green initiatives both Hong Kong and Vancouver have in place, including their local governments’ involvement.

In Pakistan, Guterres urges world to step up climate action and praises support to Afghan refugees

UN Secretary-General acknowledges positive sustainable development in Pakistan during his trip and urges more progress around the world.

Ai Wei Wei sculpture celebrates pedal power, as Urban Forum continues in Abu Dhabi

“Forever Bicycle” sculpture at the recent World Urban Forum aims to showcase sustainable travel within cities.

Syria: ‘Massive waves of civilian displacement and loss of life must stop now’: UN Special Envoy

Military action in northwest Syria is causing “humanitarian catastrophe”, triggering an immediate appeal to end this stark injustice.

Resolving Israel-Palestinian conflict, ‘key to sustainable peace’ in the Middle East

UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of restoring peace and security between Israel and Palestine, through a two-state solution.