Geographies in Depth
Asia-Pacific: How the region is prioritizing a green economy
Asia-Pacific must balance economic growth with tackling climate change. Here's how the region is building a green economy through jobs and investments.
Kanni Wignaraja is UN Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator, Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
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Why we need climate action to avert glacial lake outburst floods in Bhutan
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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Health and Healthcare Systems
Universal basic income is the answer to the inequalities exposed by COVID-19
As governments around the world look to kickstart their economies after the COVID-19 outbreak, they can't afford to ignore universal basic income if they want to fend off social unrest.