Poverty is on the rise in Asia and the Pacific both in monetary and non-monetary terms. In today’s cost-of-living crisis, extreme poverty line is not an effective benchmark for Asia and the Pacific. Over one in five persons in the region are in moderate poverty with South and South-West Asia being the subregion hosting majority of the poor. 🔎Find out more on latest trends on poverty and inequality in Asia and the Pacific: https://socialoutlook.unescap.org/ #CSocDev8 #SocialProtection #LeaveNoOn

The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2025 talks about the “developmental state,” but what does that mean? Don’t worry, our in-house expert is going to break it down for us. 📖 Intrigued? Read the full report: https://bit.ly/APSurvey2025 #APSurvey | United Nations ESCAP

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is considered one of the most inclusive intergovernmental platforms in the Asia-Pacific region. ESCAP works closely with its 53-member states and 9-associate members, in promoting cooperation as well as providing technical assistance and capacity-building services to tackle sustainable development challenges facing the region. So, how does ESCAP support ASEAN and contribute to the ASEAN Community Vision 2025? To b

#UNSG Special Envoy for the #Ocean Peter Thomson shares optimism on Paris climate commitments, and efforts to reverse ocean damage in the #AsiaPacific. . . . United Nations United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) UN Environment United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Ocean Conservancy | United Nations ESCAP

Leveraging the transformative power of transport, energy and ICT connectivity for countries in special situations (least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States) will require: 🔹greater national institutional capacities; 🔹reinforced strategic vision; 🔹multilateral & South-South cooperation. More in our new Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2023: https://bit.ly/3W9tw8i #LDCs #LLDCs #SIDS #CS79 | United Nations ESCAP