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Launch of the Review of Maritime Transport 2023

UNCTAD calls for bold global action to decarbonize shipping and ensure a just and equitable transition.

Extensive UNCTAD agenda at the UN General Assembly

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins world leaders in pushing for financing to keep the promise of sustainable development for all.

Counting the costs of achieving the Global Goals

New data and UNCTAD analysis show how much developing countries need to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

World Investment Forum to mobilize financing for climate, energy, health and food

More than 7,000 stakeholders from 160 countries will convene in Abu Dhabi from 16 to 20 October to revitalize global investment flows across critical sectors.

Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2023

UNCTAD examines how African economies can become major participants in high-tech global supply chains like automobiles, mobile phones and renewable energy.

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Bold global action needed to decarbonize shipping and ensure a just transition: UNCTAD report

The Review of Maritime Transport 2023 urges swift action and system-wide collaboration to decarbonize maritime transport amid growing carbon emissions and regulatory uncertainty.

27 Sep 2023

A customer uses his smartphone for digital payment at a groceries shop in rural India.

World Summit on the Information Society: 5 things to know

Nearly 20 years on, the summit continues to bring to life the UN’s vision of a digital economy that fosters development.

26 Sep 2023

ehicles try to drive through a flooded street in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

From shadow banking to climate finance: Young academics tackle global challenges at UNCTAD’s summer school

Budding economists and thought leaders showcased their research on finance and globalization, engaging with senior experts from across the globe.

18 Sep 2023

People transport fruits and vegetables in small boats in a country in Asia

UNCTAD counts the costs of achieving sustainable development goals

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

18 Sep 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

Charting the course: Shipping industry must balance uncertainty, investment and the environment

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023 with two of the report’s authors, Jan Hoffmann and Luisa Rodriguez.

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