Asian Institute of Technology
On March 28, 2025, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred along the Sagaing Fault, a major tectonic boundary that separates the Indian Plate from the Read More
Overview The 3rd Mekong-Korea International Water Forum (MKWF), organised by the Korea-Mekong Water Center with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of RoK (MoFA), hosted by Ministry of Environment of RoK (MoE), K-water, brought together ministers, high-level officials, Read More
Overview The Japanese government has been working collaboratively with UNEP since 2019. With funding from the Government of Japan, UNEP launched the project “Strengthening Plastic Pollution Management in Asia and the Pacific” (Mekong and Pacific Project). This project aims Read More
Overview The Global Plastics Innovation Program (GPIP) was launched to drive practical solutions. Aligned with the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, and its role in the G7 and G20, the Government of Japan, a key donor and partner, is spearheading efforts to eliminate Read More
Overview The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level. The 12th Read More