The CTBT is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.

CENTO failed to act collectively during wars involving Pakistan.

Pakistan borders China and, at the time, was close to contested Soviet-influenced regions.

In 2008–2009, G20 leaders agreed on a $4 trillion stimulus to revive economies and reform financial systems during the global financial crisis.

The ASEAN Charter, adopted in 2008, provides legal personality and structure to ASEAN.

Seychelles joined SADC in 2008 after reapplying.

Solar PV has become the fastest-growing renewable technology globally.

Asia has rapidly expanded renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar and wind.

LDN is defined as a state whereby the amount of healthy and productive land resources remains stable or increases within specified spatial and temporal scales.

These areas were identified as key sources of systemic risk requiring urgent global regulatory reform.