Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana is under-secretary-general of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

We must ensure every birth and death is recorded

A birth certificate is more than a document; it is a child’s first proof of existence in the eyes of the law.

5d ago

Closing the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific

To bridge the energy gap and promote climate-friendly sustainable development, increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency are imperative.

1y ago

Driving sustainable development in the era of polycrisis

Developing more robust, coordinated, and integrated solutions demands nexus thinking.

1y ago

Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone

Turning potential into reality calls for decisive policy action to foster an enabling environment and to take the necessary steps forward, underpinned by greater commitment, collaboration, and regional cooperation.

2y ago

Can Asia and the Pacific get on track to net zero?

Climate actions in Asia and the Pacific matter for global success and well-being.

2y ago

Persons with disabilities are integral to innovative solutions

Ministers, government officials, persons with disabilities, civil society and private sector allies from Asia and the Pacific will gather on October 19-21 in Jakarta to mark the birth of a new era for 700 million persons with disabilities.

2y ago

The right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific

Most of the 2.1-billion-strong workforce in Asia and the Pacific are denied access to decent jobs, healthcare and social protection.

2y ago

Reclaiming our future

The Asia Pacific region is at a crossroads today—to further breakdown or breakthrough to a greener, better, safer future.

3y ago
June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

We must ensure every birth and death is recorded

A birth certificate is more than a document; it is a child’s first proof of existence in the eyes of the law.

October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023

Closing the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific

To bridge the energy gap and promote climate-friendly sustainable development, increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency are imperative.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Driving sustainable development in the era of polycrisis

Developing more robust, coordinated, and integrated solutions demands nexus thinking.

February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023

Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone

Turning potential into reality calls for decisive policy action to foster an enabling environment and to take the necessary steps forward, underpinned by greater commitment, collaboration, and regional cooperation.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Can Asia and the Pacific get on track to net zero?

Climate actions in Asia and the Pacific matter for global success and well-being.

October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022

Persons with disabilities are integral to innovative solutions

Ministers, government officials, persons with disabilities, civil society and private sector allies from Asia and the Pacific will gather on October 19-21 in Jakarta to mark the birth of a new era for 700 million persons with disabilities.

September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

The right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific

Most of the 2.1-billion-strong workforce in Asia and the Pacific are denied access to decent jobs, healthcare and social protection.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Reclaiming our future

The Asia Pacific region is at a crossroads today—to further breakdown or breakthrough to a greener, better, safer future.

October 30, 2021
October 30, 2021

Is Asia and the Pacific ready for the global climate stage?

As the leaders of Asia and the Pacific prepare to head to Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), they can

August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021

Resilience in a riskier world

Over the past two decades, the Asia-Pacific region has made remarkable progress in managing disaster risk. However, countries can never let down their guards.