Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sweden is backing a new push to unlock billions for climate action in Southeast Asia, as governments across ASEAN meet this week. The talks, led by UNDP and hosted by …
Climate fight needs cash: Sweden backs talks in Southeast Asia Read More
Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling plastic pollution in Southeast Asia through its support of the Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC), a regional initiative that concluded this week …
Norway supports Vietnam’s battle against ocean plastic Read More
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment will move into phase four of the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance (CCCA) following the success of the first, second and third phase, which aim at …
Cambodian environment ministry moves to next phase of CCCA Read More
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a policy discussion on the subjects of human rights and climate change as well as launched a new project to improve Vietnam’s implementation …
Norway supports Vietnam on improving multiple sectors with UNDP Read More
UNDP, with support from the Government of Sweden, is launching “Getting the Story – Reporting Business and Human Rights: A handbook for journalists, communicators, and campaigners” on 30 September. The …
UNDP launches new handbook with support from Sweden Read More
The Cambodia Climate Change Alliance – Phase 3 (CCCA3) is seeking a media firm/agency/group of individuals to produce three short videos on climate change for kids, youths, and elders, …
CCCA3 is looking for Program services to produce videos on climate change Read More
Over 140 innovators joined the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation challenge to combat plastic pollution in the Asia-Pacific region according to this Press release. From the group of innovators, …
Innovators join ASEAN-wide call to combat marine plastic pollution Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok released an update on its latest collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. The update reads: To promote business and human rights is a …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and UNDP address human rights Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced another cooperation achievement on 27 July 2020 regarding support to the Myanmar Central Statistical Organization. The statement said: Denmark is pleased to support …
Denmark support Myanmar insightful business survey Read More
Through Danida, the Danish Government is supporting innovation activities carried out by members of the UN family, including UNDP. On 29 March 2017 Ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel gave a key note …
Danish Ambassador spoke at UNDP’s regional iData Studio opening Read More