by Christoph Sperfeldt AsiaPacific Issues, No. 147 SUMMARY Millions of people worldwide are stateless or do not have proof of their legal identity. As a result, they face daily obstacles from lack of...
Many organizations that have been successful in securing external financing for projects find that developing successful proposals becomes easier over time. But what about organizations and community...
NEW REPORT: GUAM FACES MORE HEAT, STRONGER STORMS, WATER SHORTAGES FROM CLIMATE CHANGE HONOLULU (Nov. 9, 2020) -- Hotter weather, risks to freshwater supplies, coral reef death, and stronger typhoons...
PALAU FACES STRONGER STORMS, HOTTER WEATHER, AND THREATS TO ECOSYSTEMS, SAYS NEW CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT HONOLULU (Oct. 27, 2020) -- Higher temperatures, stronger typhoons, coral reef loss, and coastal...
On January 30-31, 2020, Pacific RISA and NOAA International Research and Applications Project Principal Investigator Laura Brewington of the East-West Center led the first national Republic of the...
By Kei Namba Southeast Asia is often considered "a global hot spot for water crises", where clean water supplies and sanitation in many cities are fragmented and suffering from weak planning,...
by Hans Schattle AsiaPacific Issues, No. 134 SUMMARY | One possible way to address the North Korean nuclear threat is by beginning a series of incremental steps to gradually lessen tension and lead...
by Ruji Auethavornpipat Asia Pacific Bulletin, No. 396 Publisher: Washington, DC: East-West Center Publication Date: September 12, 2017 Ruji Auethavornpipat, Visiting Fellow at the East-West...
Summary Nearly 15 years after entry into force, the UN Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court has 124 state parties, meaning that nearly two-thirds of states have joined this initiative to...
HONOLULU (September 14, 2016) -- The **Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment (PIRCA)**has launched its new website at PIRCA.org. The website provides a wealth of information and resources about...