SDG 7 localization: Module 1. Agenda 2030 and SDG Localisation

The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015,

SDG 7 localization: Module 2. Enabling environment and institutions in SDG localisation

For the purpose of enabling environment and institutions in SDGs localisation, countries need to consider the national and subnational context. This involves a wide range of issues – from the environment and socioeconomic setting to government

SDG 7 localization: Module 3. SDG 7 localisation data monitoring

Reliable and disaggregated data is imperative for decision- making processes and for ensuring that no one is left behind. Without strong data systems at the national and local level that provide baseline data and track

SDG 7 localization: Module 4. Stakeholder engagement for SDG 7 localisation

One of the core principles that underpins agenda 2030 is that multi-stakeholder engagement is critical for achievement of SDGs. It will require the sustained efforts of all stakeholders – civil society, private sector, academia, individuals, countries, multi-lateral organizations – to work together to develop and implement initiatives for achieving the SDGs. Establishment of a comprehensive communication mechanisms and formalization of requirements for SDG7 localizations aimed to support promotion of the achieved results and give possibility to have access to additional extra-budgetary financing.

SDG 7 localization: Module 5. Budgeting and Financing

Mobilizing public resources domestically and aligning private sector investment with the SDGs, as well as promoting equity, efficiency and effectiveness in the use of resources. With the financing landscape becoming more dynamic, new types of financing mechanisms are available for SDG achievement. Measures need to be put in place to leverage and align not only large-scale investments but also smaller financial initiatives that promote sustainable development. By the end of the Module participants will understand key requirements for having access to financial support incentives that are currently are available on the market. Improve their skills in the questions related to the budgeting procedures, relevant for sustainable energy development projects implementation.

SDG 7 localization: Module 6. Awareness and capacity building for SDG 7 localisation

This module presents good practices and implementation steps for developing effective awareness raising and capacity building programs at the city level (public campaigns, utilization of various communication and social media channels, designing educational programs and vocational training), as well as key principles of awareness raising programs aimed on sending strong message on alignment with SDG7 targets and linkages to other SDGs. Presentations are focused on examples of effective and exciting awareness campaigns and capacity building programs, applicable at the city level (or regional/provincial levels). Additional attention will be paid to the practical side of different tools implementation focused on increasing of SDG7 targets ownership and understanding by citizens of the jurisdiction.

SDG 7 localization: Module 7. Implementation Strategies for SDG 7 Localisation

Innovation refers to both social innovation that promotes collaborative engagement among all stakeholders to address development challenges, and to the use of new technologies to promote efficiency in administering general SDG and SDG7 implementation strategies. However, additional awareness raising, and capacity building trainings are required to enable innovation process within the jurisdiction, including new technologies to develop new initiatives for achieving progress in energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy application. Presentations of this modules are focused on practical steps, which should be taken by local governments to support SDG7 oriented projects implementation. There is also information about relevant technological solutions and good practices, that could be applied to various sectors and energy end-users in the jurisdiction.

SDG 7 localization: Module 8. Linkages between SDG 7 and the other SDGs

Implementation of the sustainable energy development activities are not stand alone and tightly connected with successful achievement of other SDGs. The strong connection between SDG7 and SDGs 3, 6, 11, 12 and 13

Fast Forwarding to Asia-Pacific’s Future

This is the opening session of the ESCAP Executive Training on Environment and Development from 2021. It provides an overview of key regional environmental trends as well as five big-ticket thematic drivers of change which have been identified by using transformative foresight approaches.

General and Sector-Based Indicators for Evaluating the Contribution of Foreign Direct Investment to Sustainable Development

This self-paced e-learning course is targeted towards policymakers and investment promotion agencies who wish to enhance their understanding of sustainable foreign direct investment and use a set of indicators to assess and quantify incoming FDI projects and their sustainable development contributions. Participants can then adapt these indicators to their specific country contexts.

METHODOLOGIES FOR GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORIES AND PARIS AGREEMENT REPORTING

This course supports officials and technical experts from non-Annex I countries engaged in the development of and responsible for official submission of national greenhouse gas inventory reports. It consists of five modules, covering the main sectors responsible for greenhouse gas emissions: Energy, industrial processes and product use, agriculture, land use/forestry and waste.

МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ. РАСЧЕТ ЭМИССИЙ ПАРНИКОВЫХ ГАЗОВ И ПОДГОТОВКА ОТЧЕТНОСТИ ДЛЯ СТРАН ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ С УЧЕТОМ ПАРИЖСКОГО СОГЛАШЕНИЯ (Russian)

Этот онлайн курс разработан коллективом авторов из Института глобального климата и экологии им. академика Ю.А. Израэля (ИГКЭ) и ЭСКАТО для оказания поддержки государственным чиновникам и техническим экспертам из стран, не включенных в Приложение I РКИК ООН, которые занимаются разработкой и отвечает за официальное представление национальных отчетов о кадастрах парниковых газов в соответствии с Руководящими принципами национальных кадастров парниковых газов МГЭИК (МГЭИК, 2006 г.) , а также с Дополнением 2013 г. к ним «Водно-болотные угодья» (МГЭИК, 2013) и Дополнениями 2019 г. (МГЭИК, 2019), которые рекомендованы к применению на добровольной основе Конференцией сторон РКИК ООН.

Academy Module - Realizing Data-Driven Governance

This module, designed for government officials in developing countries, aims to help them understand data-driven governance - the intensive and extensive use of data in how societies organize to define and achieve their common future - and assist them in using data-driven governance in their jurisdictions.

Lecturer: Emmanuel C. Lallana
Length: 1.5 hours / 7 Sessions

Academy Module on Social Media, Development and Governance

This module aims to define social media and describe the various kinds of social media; raise awareness among policymakers and government officials of how social media affects society; describe best practices in the use of social media to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals; develop understanding of the role of social media in governance and discuss its implication for national policy and program formulation; and produce a capacity development resource that can help bridge the knowledge gap between the effective use of social media in development and governance.

Length: 1.5 hours / 6 Sessions

Academy Module on an Overview of ICTs and Sustainable Development

This module is intended to provide a broad overview and introduce key points for using ICTs for the development of more sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and societies. The module is divided into four sections. The first section provides an overview of sustainable development and the SDGs. The second section introduces current ICT trends. The third section explores, through a discussion of selected case studies, ICT applications to achieve each SDG, and the fourth section looks at ways ICTs are integrated into national development policies and plans to achieve the SDGs.

Academy Module on ICT for Disaster Risk Management

This module introduces disaster risk management (DRM) and provides an overview of how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can be used for DRM. A large number of examples and case studies on the applications of ICTs in DRM have been included in the module. The module aims to introduce the basic concepts of DRM and the applications of ICTs in disaster mitigation and prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Academy Module on Information Security and Privacy

This module was designed to provide knowledge of information security, privacy, and related concepts for policymakers responsible for ICT policymaking, government officials responsible for the development and implementation of ICT-based applications, and managers in the public sector seeking to employ ICT tools for project management.

Simulation tool for carbon pricing in support of NDC implementation

This simulation tool was developed for policymakers and climate practitioners to consider opportunities for applying carbon pricing instruments in support of NDC targets. The course aims to provide an understanding of how CPIs impact socioeconomic factors of development; examine scenarios for implementation of NDC targets using CPIs and assess ways to invest in increasing natural climate solutions.

Academy Module on ICT for Climate Resilient Development

This module introduces both the theory and practice of climate resilient development and provides an overview of how ICTs can be used to enhance climate resilient development.

Designing inclusive policies on population ageing using a bottom-up approach

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid population ageing. Understanding the multi-faceted context of ageing is key to developing responsive, comprehensive and forward-looking policies that promote intergenerational solidarity. Comprising seven modules, this course aims to explain frameworks, tools, processes and good practices relevant to the design of policies on ageing.

Rail digital transformation in Asia and Pacific region

This course aims to explain how to use emerging digital technologies to enhance the competitiveness of railway transport. It highlights areas where rail digitalization can be pursued to reduce operational costs and border crossing delays and underscore the need for regional cooperation in meeting these challenges.

Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders - Overview Module

Frontier ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) are recognized as an important means of achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the use, adoption, and adaptation of these technologies are not the same across countries.

Frontier ICTs such as Artificial intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are expected to have a greater impact on sustainable development and are also recognized as an important source of concerns for socio-economic development (especially policymaking) in developing countries.

Therefore, this module provides fundamental information, challenges/risks, best practices, policy recommendations, and international cooperation agendas related to frontier ICTs that digital leaders, in particular policymakers in developing countries, should consider when developing and applying the frontier ICTs to enable sustainable development through innovation in their public sector and society.

Academy Module on Digital Government and Transformation

This module explores how digital technologies can enhance governance and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the need for careful strategy and implementation processes, highlighting the principles of effectiveness, inclusiveness, and accountability. The module is introductory in nature and does not assume any prerequisite knowledge of digital technologies. Government leaders from both technology development and substantive functional domains will benefit from understanding how digital technologies can be embedded in governance contexts.

Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders - Submodule A: Artificial Intelligence

The purpose of the whole Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders module is to provide a technological overview, considerations, potential policy recommendations, and an international cooperation agenda for the adoption of frontier ICTs by digital leaders in developing countries. The aim is to unlock the full potential of frontier ICTs. The submodules focus on three technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things.

This specific submodule focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is recognized as an important tool for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, the use, adoption, and adaptation of AI vary across the globe.

AI is expected to have a significant impact on sustainable development and is also recognized as a source of concerns for socio-economic development, particularly in policymaking, within developing countries.

Therefore, this submodule provides fundamental information on the challenges, risks, best practices, policy recommendations, and international cooperation agendas related to AI. Policymakers in developing countries should consider these aspects when developing and implementing AI to enable sustainable development through innovation in their public sector and society.

Modul WIFI terkait Perencanaan dan Manajemen Sebuah Bisnis Menggunakan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi

Women ICT Frontier Initiative (WIFI) adalah modul pembelajaran elektronik dengan topik Perencanaan dan Manajemen Sebuah Bisnis menggunakan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) yang bertujuan untuk menguatkan kemampuan pebisnis wanita dalam menggunakan sarana TIK untuk mendukung bisnis yang dijalankan. Pembelajaran ini ditujukan untuk wanita dengan pengetahuan TIK memadai, wanita yang hanya menggunakan TIK untuk pekerjaan dasar, dan wanita yang tertarik memanfaatkan TIK untuk menjalankan bisnis yang lebih baik. Namun demikian, wanita yang tidak memanfaatkan TIK pun dapat mendapatkan keuntungan dari modul berikut.

Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders - Submodule B: Blockchain

The purpose of the whole Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders module is to provide a technological overview, considerations, potential policy recommendations, and an international cooperation agenda for the adoption of frontier ICTs by digital leaders in developing countries. The aim is to unlock the full potential of frontier ICTs. The submodules focus on three technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things.

This submodule covers Blockchain, which is recognized as an important means of achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, the use, adoption, and adaptation of the technology are not the same across the globe.

Blockchain is expected to have a greater impact on sustainable development and is also recognized as an important source of concerns for socio-economic development (especially policymaking) in developing countries.

Therefore, this submodule provides fundamental information on the challenges/risks, best practices, policy recommendations, and international cooperation agendas related to Blockchain that policymakers in developing countries should consider when developing and applying Blockchain to enable sustainable development through innovation in their public sector and society.

Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders - Submodule C: Internet of Things

The purpose of the whole Frontier ICTs for Sustainable Development for Digital Leaders module is to provide a technological overview, considerations, potential policy recommendations, and an international cooperation agenda for the adoption of frontier ICTs by digital leaders in developing countries. The aim is to unlock the full potential of frontier ICTs. The submodules focus on three technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things.

This submodule covers IoT (the Internet of Things), which is recognized as an important means of achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. However, the use, adoption, and adaptation of the technology are not the same in all countries around the world.

IoT is expected to have a greater impact on sustainable development and is also recognized as an important source of concerns for socio-economic development (especially policymaking) in developing countries.

Therefore, this submodule provides fundamental information, challenges/risks, best practices, policy recommendations, and international cooperation agendas related to IoT that policymakers in developing countries should consider when developing and applying IoT to enable sustainable development through innovation in their public sector and society.

Integration of SDGs into the National Planning

This course supports policymakers and practitioners in developing plans to implement the 2030 Agenda. Module 1 tackles the need to integrate the three dimensions of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - across the policy cycle, while modules 2 and 3 present the theory and methodology of using systems thinking approaches for sustainable development.

Qualifying test for Training of Trainers on Integration of SDGs into the National Planning

This is a qualifying test for Training of Trainers on integration of SDGs into national planning exercises

Resource Efficiency

This course introduces Resource Efficiency, how to measure it and why it is important in the context of sustainable development, as well as policy pathways for promoting it, with a focus on Asia and the Pacific. Resource Efficiency is about creating more goods, services, wealth and ultimately human well-being with less input of natural resources.

Cities and Marine Plastic Pollution: Building a Circular Economy

This eLearning course was developed to support city-level capacity building on the topic of plastic waste management. The purpose of this course is to share the latest knowledge and approaches to measuring and managing plastic pollution from land-based sources, in particular cities, for the achievement of local, national and regional goals related to sustainable development.

Biodiversity, Climate Change & Human Health in the Context of COVID-19

This course shares the latest knowledge, approaches and techniques to raise ambition in tackling urgent environmental issues, specifically biodiversity, climate change and health in the context of COVID-19. The course aims to explore the interconnectedness of these issues in order to achieve the SDGs and prevent future zoonoses.

Water, the Ocean and the Sustainable Development Goals

This course shares the latest knowledge, approaches and techniques to raise ambition in taking and accelerating action for water and oceans. It draws on emerging lessons and initiatives from UN-Water and ESCAP projects and was developed with Stockholm International Water Institute, Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Government of Japan.

Localizing SDGs through Sustainable Urban Resource Management

This self-paced course was developed for those who want to learn more about how to localize the SDGs to sustainably manage natural resources in cities. The main course purpose is to support cities in their actions to localize the SDGs through Sustainable Urban Resource Management.

Applying Behavioural Science to Policy and the Environment

This self-paced course is targeted towards policymakers who wish to enhance their understanding of behavioural science applications for policy and the environment. The purpose is to increase the impact of policy interventions on positive outcomes for environmental sustainability. No previous knowledge of behavioural science is needed to take the course.

Raising Climate Ambition

This training session will focus on the “how” and “what” can be done nationally and locally to raise climate ambitions based on the circumstances of each country. Furthermore, the course provides hands-on tools for simulation of scenarios and policy development, and for discussion on challenges and best practices.

Environmental Governance

Environmental policy often fails because the motivations of key stakeholders are poorly understood. This course shows how environmental policy impact can be strengthened by applying behavioral science to steer individual decision-making and behaviour in a more sustainable direction. The session presents behavioral science for environmental policy and shares insights from case studies.

The Value of Empowerment and Participation on Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This course introduces the importance of and applications of the Foresight Report on environment and development in Asia and the Pacific. It also presents other relevant knowledge products, including a report on the value of engagement for advancing the 2030 Agenda and paper on the advantages of environmental impact assessments.

Clean Air for All

This course focuses on how to link innovative methodologies for addressing air pollution locally with national and regional efforts. Participants will understand how machine learning can help fill gaps in available science to focus action plans on impactful policies. Plans will be grounded in cooperation through city networks and regional modalities on air pollution.

Safeguarding Ecosystems Health

This module promotes the design of effective policies that safeguard ecosystems health in the Asia-Pacific. The session reinforces capacities of government officials through the exploration of integrated environmental actions, ranging from action on the nexus between biodiversity, ecosystems, health and climate to joint action on ocean, freshwater and climate.

Cities for a Sustainable Future

The course will deliver guidance on how the region’s cities can become smart, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Through a focus on four integrated thematic pillars (Urban and Territorial Planning; Urban Resilience; Smart Cities and Technologies; and Urban Finance), participants will learn of policy pathways that can be deployed and additional tools, including the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) process, to build back better within the context of post-pandemic recoveries.

Air Pollution: Gender and Health

This course focuses on innovative air pollution solutions and best practices, including policy interventions, on gender and public health. The session raises awareness and builds the capacity of stakeholders to identify the most appropriate innovations and use existing and emerging technologies in the development of their air quality policies.

SDG7 Roadmap Development using NEXSTEP

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has developed an integrated tool - the National Expert SDG Tool for Energy Planning (NEXSTEP), which is to support the development of national SDG7 roadmaps. Energy modelling, using historical energy data, macroeconomic factors, demographic parameters, and other data, is an essential component of the NEXSTEP. The development of SDG7 roadmaps using the NEXSTEP is now being rolled out to ESCAP member States, cities and subregions. An important part of this roadmap development is the capacity building process in which the participants are to be trained on using the NEXSTEP to develop SDG7 roadmaps. This training on NEXTEP would not only help the existing users to navigate through the process but also may support new users to develop their own roadmaps, with or without support from ESCAP.

The future of work in the context of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific

The course covers three modules, namely: Module 1: ‘Levels, trends and key concepts’; Module 2: ‘Demographic and Labour Market Trends of Ageing Societies in the Context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’; and Module 3: ‘Ensuring good health and enabling environments, and promoting inclusion and sustainability.

Academy Module on Open Data Policy Framework and Cases in the Digital Economy

This module presents a comprehensive overview of Open Government Data (OGD) Policy and Trends, delving into the dynamic landscape of OGD policy and legal frameworks. It emphasizes the importance of an effective governance structure that aligns with OGD policy for successful implementation. Concrete examples of the OGD implementation process, including the success of 'Open Data Portals' as initiatives fostering data accessibility, are provided.

Furthermore, the module elaborates on the OGD governance structure, outlining the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, including data providers, users, and beneficiaries. In-depth exploration of data access and data quality management ensures reliable and usable OGD.

Academy Module on The Ethics of AI

This module provides an ethical framework for AI policy, focusing on reliability, trust, and cultural respect. It addresses the challenges of AI and offers policy and regulatory guidance based on real-world examples. The goal of this module is to offer a comprehensive set of values, principles, and actions to guide the ethical development and use of AI systems, with a particular emphasis on policy and regulatory implications. The module stresses treating ethics as a dynamic basis for assessing and guiding AI technologies. It emphasizes that ethical considerations apply throughout the entire life cycle of AI systems, including their impact on decision-making, employment, social interaction, healthcare, education, media, access to information, personal data, and security.

SDG Localization and Climate Action Synergies

This course is the first virtual ESCAP training course that provides knowledge and tools to localize the SDGs and exploit the synergies with local climate action. The course is designed in the framework of the Urban-Act programme by the ESCAP Environment and Development Division with the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne, and specifically targets Member States and Local Governments from Asia and the Pacific.

Wheeling charges for cross-border electricity trading

This course is part one in a series of capacity building efforts in collaboration between UNESCAP and the ASEAN Energy Regulators Network in the framework of the ASEAN Power Grid Project. The first module focuses on the key concepts for power wheeling as discussed during the technical workshop on 29th May in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

WIFI Course on E-Commerce and Digital Marketing

This course provides women entrepreneurs, marketers, and policymakers with essential skills in digital marketing and e-commerce to enhance business growth.

Enabling City Climate Finance and Project Preparation

This dynamic virtual training course—second in the Urban-Act series—equips national, subnational and local government officials across Asia and the Pacific with the tools to tap into climate finance for cities. Designed and developed by ESCAP’s Environment and Development Division, Sustainable Urban Development Section, in partnership with the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne and GIZ, the course demystifies the urban climate finance landscape and helps urban actors develop compelling, bankable project concepts that meet local needs as well as global climate and sustainable development goals.

WIFI Course on Business Continuity Planning

This course empowers women entrepreneurs, business owners, and policymakers with the knowledge and tools to design effective Business Continuity Plans (BCPs). Through practical frameworks and real-world case studies, participants will learn to anticipate, respond to, and recover from business disruptions with confidence.

Introduction to Google Earth Engine and ChatGPT for Flood Mapping

This course is designed for young professionals and researchers from government agencies seeking to enhance their skills in geospatial analysis and disaster risk reduction. Participants will learn to perform basic image visualization tasks

Leveraging Large Language Models for Big Earth Data Processing: Mapping Flood Hotspots and Impacts

This course explores the use of AI-driven disaster tools, particularly SatGPT, which integrates large language models, cloud computing, and Earth observation data to map historical flooding and inundation hotspots. SatGPT represents a fully functional, next-generation spatial decision support system designed for rapid deployment, particularly in resource-limited contexts. A case study in Karawang, Indonesia demonstrates the potential applications of SatGPT and its integration with other geospatial software.

Integrating Climate Information and Spatial Planning

This dynamic virtual training course—third in the Urban-Act series—equips national, subnational and local government officials across Asia and the Pacific with the tools to integrate climate information into spatial planning processes and shape climate-sensitive urban development. Designed and developed by ESCAP’s Environment and Development Division, Sustainable Urban Development Section, in partnership with the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne and GIZ, the course outlines key actions for enhancing urban climate resilience through spatial planning, emphasizing the need to identify various sources of climate information and their applications, integrate climate data into spatial planning processes, and design nature-based solutions. Furthermore, it advocates for the inclusion of community information in spatial planning to effectively support climate action.

Self-Paced Online Course: Single Window Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

This self-paced online course equips participants with practical strategies to address post-implementation challenges in National Single Windows, focusing on regulatory, technical, financial, and organizational solutions through real-world case studies, expert interviews, and scenario-based exercises.

Designed as a fully self-paced programme, the course consists of 11 interactive modules (approximately 20 minutes each) and expert video interviews that participants can complete at their own pace, with flexible access from any location and no requirement to attend live sessions.

Upon completion of all modules and required activities, participants will be eligible to receive a free joint Certificate of Completion issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the World Bank Group, demonstrating their applied knowledge in Single Window management and cross-border paperless trade.

WIFI DX Course on Data Analytics for Women Entrepreneurs

This course is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with foundational knowledge in data analytics, emphasizing the value of data and the process of data analytics for business. It encompasses a practical exploration of diverse analytics facets, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

Academy Course on Digital Government for Public Sector Innovations

This course explores the evolution of digital government, from e-government portals to integrated and zero-stop services that improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement. It examines governance frameworks, including adaptive, data-driven, and collaborative approaches. Key enablers such as open data, digital literacy, and inclusion are discussed alongside emerging technologies. The course highlights AI-driven transformation in public administration and introduces AI by Design. It also addresses challenges including data privacy, cybersecurity, digital inequality, and ethics. Global case studies illustrate best practices, concluding with the importance of international collaboration in AI governance.

E-Learning Course on Digital Marketing and E-Commerce

This hands-on e-learning course is designed to help women entrepreneurs across Asia and the Pacific unlock new business opportunities through digital marketing and e-commerce. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your business, the course provides practical, step-by-step guidance to help you confidently navigate the digital marketplace.

Developed by the United Nations ESCAP Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia, the course focuses on the real needs of small and informal enterprises. Participants will learn how to use social media to promote products, sell through online marketplaces, adopt digital payment solutions, and build a strong online presence.

With a strong focus on practical application, the course helps overcome common barriers such as limited digital skills and access to market information. By the end of the course, learners will be better equipped to increase their visibility, reach new customers, and grow more resilient and sustainable businesses.

The Role of Institutions and Regulators in Multilateral Power Trade

This dynamic virtual training course—second in the Capacity-Building for Regulators series—aims to equip national energy regulators and relevant stakeholders across Asia and the Pacific, with a particular focus on South-East Asia, with a deeper understanding of institutional frameworks and the evolving role of regulators in enabling multilateral power trade.

Designed and developed by ESCAP’s Energy Division, Energy Connectivity Section, in partnership with the ASEAN Energy Regulatory Network (AERN), the course provides practical knowledge and analytical tools to help participants navigate the technical, regulatory, and institutional complexities associated with cross-border electricity trade. It also seeks to strengthen regional cooperation by sharing experiences, case studies, and emerging best practices to support the development of integrated and efficient power systems.

Digital literacy for older persons in Asia and the Pacific - External platform

The ESCAP Digital Literacy Toolkit is designed to support older persons and first-time users in Asia and the Pacific in building essential digital skills for everyday life. Developed by ESCAP, the toolkit features a five-episode video series with 21 short sub-episodes, a Learner Guide and a Trainer Guide – all available in multiple languages with International Sign Language integration.

Availability, Affordability and Accessibility of Universal Healthcare Services in Asia and the Pacific

This e-learning course is based on many materials, in particular the ESCAP paper entitled: Availability, affordability and accessibility of universal health-care services in Asia and the Pacific: A policy analysis, Both the paper and the e-learning course are knowledge products developed as part of an ESCAP project: Regional integration and cooperation to promote affordable and equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics in the Asia-Pacific region. The aspect of the project looking at availability, affordability and accessibility of universal health-care services mainly covers seven countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Malaysia, Maldives, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. In addition to these countries, other countries in Asia and the Pacific are used to support understanding the challenges and opportunities of attaining universal health coverage.

Building Sustainable National Single Windows in Small Island Developing States Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face unique trade facilitation challenges stemming from geographic remoteness and isolation and limited institutional capacity. Establishing and sustaining a National Single Window in these contexts requires a tailored approach – one that reflects island-specific realities, leverages innovative financing models, and builds on regional connectivity frameworks, including alignment with international instruments such as the Framework Agreement on Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA).

This facilitated online course equips participants with practical strategies, governance frameworks, and technical solutions. It features live sessions designed specifically for the SIDS context, hands-on practical guidance, and lessons learned from Single Window leaders and experts, including National Single Window authorities from the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean regions.

Introduction to QGIS

This course is designed for young professionals and researchers from government agencies seeking to enhance their skills in geospatial analysis and disaster risk reduction. Participants will learn to perform basic image visualization tasks using Google Earth Engine, enabling efficient satellite imagery analysis. The course also introduces the fundamentals of prompt engineering with ChatGPT, empowering learners to develop and refine code for the Google Earth Engine JavaScript API. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore the impacts of flooding using satellite data, gaining valuable insights into flood mapping and its applications. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with practical tools and techniques to support informed decision-making in disaster management and environmental monitoring..