Geopolitics
New York, May 15: With concern growing that the divide between rich and poor is continuing to widen – especially in the Asia-Pacific region – top United Nations officials are calling for greater emphasis on growth that leads to fairer societies and a healthier planet. more
ESCAP: 70 years of UN efforts to advance socio-economic development in Asia and the Pacific

New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Notwithstanding the challenges faced by countries in Asia and Pacific, the region has witnessed economic and social achievements beyond expectations over t ...

As 'most disaster-prone region,' Asia-Pacific needs risk-sensitive development, UN reports

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The Asia-Pacific region continued to be the world's most disaster-prone region in 2015, requiring a paradigm shift from a response-recovery governance ...