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A Systems Approach to Inclusive Growth in Asia and the Pacific Region

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Youth Co:Lab Summit 2026 Marks A Decade of Youth-led Innovation and a Moonshot of What Comes Next in Asia-Pacific

The regional Youth Co:Lab Summit marks ten years of systems-level change built by working with young people, ecosystem partners, and governments alike.

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‘End-to-End’ Development

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Human Security Under Climate Stress in the Hindu Kush Himlaya Region

This assessment examines human security challenges across the four focus countries which represent diverse vulnerabilities and adaptive capacities.

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Bangkok Earns 'Gold' UNDP Gender Equality Seal - First City in Asia-Pacific

Bangkok becomes the first city in Asia and the Pacific to achieve Gold under the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions—setting a new benchmark for inclusive urban governance.

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Young Leaders Advancing Human-Nature Relationships on Earth Day

Give young changemakers from across the globe showed how their locally grounded, community-led initiatives are driving real systems change.

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Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil Production in Indonesia

Read how independent smallholder farmer in Jambi, Indonesia proudly highlighting how deeply palm oil is woven into everyday life.

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A New Mandate in Testing Times

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