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…
Ukraine: UN-led Grain Initiative helps anchor food supply, chart way out of crisis
And with the deadline looming, it also underlines why it’s critical to renew the initiative…
Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks: ILO
Estimates from ILO for the third quarter of 2022, indicate that the level of hours…
UN chief warmly welcomes Russia decision to end suspension from Ukraine grain deal
The UN-brokered deal which is implemented through a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) in Istanbul involving…
COP27: ‘Zero tolerance for greenwashing’, Guterres says as new report cracks down on empty net-zero pledges
The report slams greenwashing – misleading the public to believe that a company or entity…
‘10 gigatonne’ emissions boom leaves construction ‘off track’ for decarbonization by 2050
“Years of warnings about the impacts of climate change have become a reality,” said Inger…
‘Bridges across digital divides’ needed to boost development, Guterres tells G20
“This calls for more connectivity; and less digital fragmentation. More bridges across digital divides; and…