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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
1.1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty, nearly half live in conflict settings
A staggering 455 million of the world’s poor live in countries exposed to violent conflict, hindering and even reversing hard-won progress to reduce poverty, according to the latest update of …
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
US$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies
The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around US$300 billion to at least US$600 …
Investing in women and girls and ending discrimination are key to fulfilling the promise of the 2030 Agenda …
UN Women
Asean leaders call for increased investment in care economy to empower women, boost inclusive growth
By investing in the care economy, Southeast Asian nations can expand women’s economic participation and thus spur more …
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6 August 2024
Zoological Society of London
A window of opportunity for climate change and biodiversity
International Labour Organization
More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress
21 July 2024
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
New joint UN report calls for urgent action to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies to prevent risks to all SDGs
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
ESCAP, FDI Center launch pledge to advance gender equality in foreign direct investment
9 July 2024
24 June 2024
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
80 per cent globally want stronger climate action by governments: UNDP survey
15 May 2024
4 May 2024
29 April 2024
11 April 2024
United Nations Environment Programme
Not yet built for purpose: Global building sector emissions still high and rising
Asian Development Bank
ADB forecasts developing Asia’s economy to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024
1 April 2024
21 February 2024
United Nations Development Programme
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Climate change impacts severely impede SDGs: ADB-UN report
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