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    • Transport and communications bulletin for Asia and the Pacific, No. 93 : low carbon transport 

      UN.ESCAP (UN.ESCAP, 2023-12)

      For the 93rd issue, the Bulletin focuses on the theme of “Low Carbon Transport”.

      Among all the factors directly influencing the capacity of Asia and the Pacific to deliver on the 2030 Sustainable ...

    • Asia-Pacific sustainable development journal. Vol. 30, No. 2, November 2023 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2023-11-16)

      The Asia Pacific Sustainable Development Journal, Vol. 30, No. 2, produced in collaboration with the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, contains a thematic section of five papers based on the ...

    • Asia-Pacific sustainable development journal. Vol. 30, No. 1, May 2023 

      UN.ESCAP (UN.ESCAP, 2023-05)
      This issue contains a survey article by the ESCAP secretariat that provides a brief assessment of the region’s vulnerability and highlights the needed transformations for its transition to a “net-zero-carbon” future in ...
    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 40, No. 1, Jan-Mar 2023 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2023-03-01)

      Special Theme: Technologies for decarbonizing transport systems

      Aligning with the 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), to be held from 15th to 19th May 2023 on the ...

    • Transport and Communications Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific, no. 92 : Environmental Sustainability of Transport Systems 

      Unknown author (UN.ESCAP, 2022-12-21)

      The Transport and Communication Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific is a peer-reviewed journal that is published once a year by the Transport Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 39, No. 3, Jul-Sep 2022 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2022-07-01)
      Special Theme: Regional cooperation for innovation and technology transfer – emerging strategies, models and collaborative networks

      Innovation and technologies are key to achieving sustainable development goals ...
    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 39, No. 2, Apr-Jun 2022 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2022-04-01)
      Special Theme: Innovative Technologies for Air Pollution Control

      Air pollution is one of the critical challenges affecting the health and wellbeing of people. Globally, air pollution kills nearly 7 million people ...
    • Asia-Pacific sustainable development journal. Vol. 28, No. 2, December 2021 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2022)

      The Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal is is based on recognition of the interconnected and multidisciplinary nature of sustainable development.  Published twice a year by the Economic and Social Commission ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 39, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2022 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology, 2022)
      Special Theme: Affordable and Sustainable Clean Energy Technologies: Emerging policies and business models
      This issue of Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor discusses opportunities to enhance the accessibility and afford- ability ...
    • Asia-Pacific sustainable development journal. Vol. 29, No. 2, November 2022 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2022)

      Editorial

      Asia-Pacific Social Outlook 2022: strategies for building a healthy, protected and productive workforce in Asia and the Pacific

      ESCAP secretariat

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 39, No. 1, Jan-Mar 2022 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2022)
      Special Theme: Technology transfer for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific

      Technology is considered vital for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 38, No. 1, Jan - Mar 2021 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2021)

      Special Theme: Science technology and innovation for sustainable and resilient recovery from Covid-19 crisis

      The worldwide outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, resulting lockdowns and ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 38, No. 2, Apr - Jun 2021 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2021)

      The second issue of the Asia Pacific Tech Monitor (April-June 2021) focuses on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies for inclusive and sustainable development. The 4IR technologies have the potential to ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 38, No. 4, Oct - Dec 2021 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2021)
      Special Theme: Harnessing fourth industrial revolution technologies for healthcare

      As the year 2021 is folding up, the world is gearing up to meet the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic. Armed with newer ...

    • Transport and communications bulletin for Asia and the Pacific, no.91 : gender and social dimensions of transport 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2021)
      The Transport and Communication Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific is a peer-reviewed journal that is published once a year by the Transport Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the ...
    • Asia-Pacific sustainable development journal. Vol. 28, No. 1, June 2021 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2021)

      The Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is published twice a year by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It aims to stimulate and enrich research in the formulation of policy ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 38, No. 3, Jul - Sep 2021 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2021)

      The third issue of Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor focusing on ‘Technologies for adaptation to climate change in Asia-Pacific’. The Asia-Pacific region is highly vulnerable to climate change. It is likely to face ...

    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 37, No. 4, Oct - Dec 2020 

      UN.ESCAP; Regional Centre for Technology Transfer (RCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2020)

      According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global average temperature has already surpassed the mark of one degree Celsius rise compared to pre-industrial levels since 18801. This highlights ...
    • Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 37, No. 1, Jan - Mar 2020 

      UN.ESCAP; Regional Centre for Technology Transfer (RCTT) (UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2020)

      The ocean and its resources are lifelines for billions of people as they depend on oceans for their livelihood and food. The oceans also provide vital support in the form of rainwater, drinking water, weather, ...