Yemen: Put the people first, Guterres urges, with extended and expanded truce
In a statement on Friday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it was time for Government…
‘Just Transition’ policies needed to create 20 million green jobs: UN report
Launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and International Union for…
Policy mistakes could trigger worse recession than 2007 crisis: UNCTAD
“There is still time to step back from the edge of recession,” said UNCTAD chief…
More action and investment needed in cities to end ‘cascade of challenges’
Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “from climate chaos and conflicts to COVID-19”, the most vulnerable were…
Ten years of Afghan economic growth, reversed in just 12 months: UNDP
It says that the already-declining regular economy, as opposed to the black market, lost nearly…
WTO anticipates sharp slowdown in world trade growth in 2023
The UN partner agency has cautioned against imposing trade restrictions which would ultimately result in…
World Cotton Day focuses on the fibre’s role in weaving socio-economic development
An estimated 100 million family farmers across 80 countries directly depend on the cotton industry,…
Is it possible to be a ‘sustainable tourist’? 12 ways to make a positive impact on your travels
There are many positive aspects to tourism. Around two billion people travel each year for…
Business leaders deliver bold solutions to unlock long-term investment in SDGs
The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, is focused on…
A new, financially independent life for former child brides in Mozambique
Teresa Gala is a 44-year-old mother of five. She was married at 14, and had…