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

Ly Thuch, the First Vice- President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has requested UN-ESCAP to assist in encouraging Asia-Pacific nations that have not yet ratified the Ottawa Treaty to do so while Cambodia is hosting and chairing the Ottawa Convention’s Fifth Review Meeting this year. | Khmer Times

#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

#APFSD concludes with call for multi-stakeholder partnerships to preserve development gains and #BuildBackBetter post #COVID19: https://bit.ly/3g63n4B | United Nations ESCAP