Tag: Asia-Pacific
Decolonization, the climate crisis, and improving media education in the Pacific
It is important for the international community to keep an eye on the ball about what is important to the Pacific
FAO: Asia-Pacific’s biodiversity loss threatens food security, habitats
While conflicts and climate crises are contributing factors, the diminishing biodiversity in natural forests is equally concerning
France’s Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific
China is seeking to expand its influence in the South Pacific, notably making inroads in Solomon Islands
China-US quiet war of words escalates
“Deepening the security cooperation between Taiwan and the US is crucial for maintaining the security of Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region”
Blinken-Xi Meeting Aimed at Reducing Tensions
The fact that Blinken, not being a head of state, met with President Xi signifies the meeting's significance for China
Asia-Pacific not ready to deal with climate-induced disasters, UN commission says
Six of the top 10 countries most affected by these disasters are in the Asia-Pacific region
Women groups call for end to attacks on women human rights...
“Governments are targeting human rights defenders for speaking about the issues that people face"
Climate action regressing in Asia-Pacific, regional UN body says
The region will miss all or most of the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unless efforts are accelerated between now and 2030
Right to protest under attack across Asia-Pacific region, says new report
“In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, states used emergency regulations ... to block or disrupt protests and detain protesters"
Asia-Pacific can end AIDS by equalizing access to rights, services, says...
While the epidemic is declining in several Asia Pacific countries, there are rebounds in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines, among others