At the Philanthropy Asia Summit, leaders are launching ambitious pilot initiatives to tackle mounting polycrises – a defining moment that exposes how shifting geopolitics and accelerating climate upheaval are redrawing the map of global philanthropy
Alarm bells are ringing across South Asia: a new study reveals the region faces the world’s largest shortage of health workers – a crisis that could derail progress toward universal health coverage and leave millions without essential care
Health ministers and senior officials are gathering at the Seventy-ninth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South‑East Asia to celebrate recent health gains, chart bold new priorities and strengthen coordinated regional disease‑control efforts
Leading experts from across the Asia-Pacific converged in Hanoi under UNESCO’s leadership to forge practical, science-based solutions for mounting water risks driven by climate change and rapid urbanization
The International Rice Research Institute is mobilizing cutting-edge science, strategic investment, and cross-sector partnerships to modernize Asia’s agrifood systems-making them more resilient, sustainable, and able to deliver safe, nutritious food to millions
Next week, health ministers from WHO’s South-East Asia Region will gather to fast-track progress on critical health priorities: strengthening systems, closing equity gaps, and deepening regional cooperation – all to better protect and improve the health of millions
UNICEF is adding a strong mental health and well‑being focus to the continuum of care across Europe and Central Asia, working to weave psychosocial support into health, education and social services so every child and family gets the support they need
UNICEF is accelerating a global push to end child malnutrition – expanding life-saving nutrition programs, enriching school meals, and joining forces with governments to build stronger, more resilient health systems
From Africa to Asia and across the Pacific, the IAEA is sparking the next generation of nuclear scientists-equipping young professionals with hands-on training, mentorship and real opportunities to power clean energy solutions and advance sustainable development
A new United Nations University report sounds a stark warning: in South and Southeast Asia, the next climate-action frontier is urgent-building resilient, transformative health systems that can withstand rising climate risks and protect millions of lives