The governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Viet Nam have joined forces to fight chemical pollution, launching a joint $43 million program to manage and reduce hazardous chemicals in their textile industries.

The Global Environment Facility's Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved $4.5 million towards strengthening the climate resilience of the drinking water sector in Haiti, with around 130,000 people in the country’s southeast to directly benefit from more reliable access to clean drinking water and, in turn, improved health, livelihoods, and food security.

The United Nations’ most recent Global E-Waste Monitor report estimates that electronic waste generated worldwide will exceed 74 million metric tons by 2030.

Higher consumption of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as short life cycles and limited repair options, will drive the increase.

According to the report, the Philippines is among Southeast Asia's top e-waste generators. The country is estimated to have generated 3.9 kg of e-waste per capita in 2019.