Circular Economy Solutions for Asia's Developing Countries Read more about Circular Economy Solutions for Asia's Developing Countries Gone Adventurin's Laura Allen and Sumangali Krishnan delivered a presentation on developing business opportunities from post-consumer waste in Asia. They also discussed the deployment of Circular Economy projects with the aim to contribute to the global Sustainable Development Goals.
Why Gender Equality and Women's Leadership Matter in Development of Asia Pacific: Where are the Women? Read more about Why Gender Equality and Women's Leadership Matter in Development of Asia Pacific: Where are the Women? Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma, UN Women Representive in Nepal, gives an overview of gender equality and women leadership in Asia.
Empowering Youths for a Safe, Sustainable, and Resilient Future Read more about Empowering Youths for a Safe, Sustainable, and Resilient Future The Asia and the Pacific region is home to more than 1.1 billion young women and men aged 15-29, widely viewed as a crucial asset in achieving a shared goal of a prosperous region. This presentation looks into the gaps and opportunities related to youth participation in the region in terms of achieving its development goals.
Building an SDG Data Dashboard for the California Bay Area Read more about Building an SDG Data Dashboard for the California Bay Area Presentation of Derek Ouyang on localizing the SDGs
Corporate Sustainability Reporting for Development: An Introduction Read more about Corporate Sustainability Reporting for Development: An Introduction The road towards the successful achievement of sustainable development in the Asia and Pacific region rests upon the availability and quality of data—the latter as the lifeblood of decision making. The Global Reporting Initiative, contributing to the global collective effort in meeting the sustainable development goals, pioneered the idea of sustainability reporting.
An Introduction to Corporate Sustainability Reporting for Development Read more about An Introduction to Corporate Sustainability Reporting for Development Thousands of organizations, including Asian Development Bank, report on their social and environmental impacts using guidelines developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). This seminar introduced GRI, examined the organization’s guidelines, and discussed how sustainability reporting can contribute to economic as well as environmental sustainable growth, and regional integration in Asia.
Parliamentary Engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals Read more about Parliamentary Engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development places accountable institutions and inclusive decision-making at the heart of achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Challenges like weak capacities, for instance, frequently hamper the effectiveness of parliaments to engage with the SDGs. In partnership with the Islamic Development Bank and other international financial institutions, UNDP is proposing a project that will empower parliaments to become the SDG actors envisaged in Agenda 2030.
The Role of Parliaments in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals Read more about The Role of Parliaments in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals UNDP New York’s Head of Inclusive Political Processes Charles Chauvel discussed a handbook developed by UNDP, in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank and the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption. The handbook focuses on the role that parliamentarians can play in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Human Capital Development of Korea Read more about Human Capital Development of Korea By expanding education with equity, promoting brain circulation, and linking education with the economy, the Government of the Republic of Korea promoted human capital development to improve the welfare and lives of its citizens. As the country’s experience has shown, institutional building and rolling out national campaigns can overcome common reluctance to technical and vocational education and training experienced in developing countries.
Information and Communication Technology for Prosperity Read more about Information and Communication Technology for Prosperity Information and communication technology (ICT) for prosperity can ensure access to affordable and clean energy; promote decent work and economic growth; advance industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and reduce inequalities. The challenges of the 21st century are daunting even as the agenda of the Millennium Development Goals remains unfinished. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted on 25-27 September 2015 by the 193-member United Nations General Assembly, aim for change at the level of the planet, a veritable seismic shift.