First-ever data shows trade cost by country, commodity and mode of transport, offering crucial insights into global import and export expenses.
Efforts to decarbonize global shipping while promoting investments and digital solutions will be key to enhancing supply chain resilience for small island developing states.
Exposed to sea level rise and extreme weather events, these islands are in dire need of the right financial support to survive climate change.
Africa holds significant reserves of minerals critical for low-carbon technologies, like cobalt and manganese, offering opportunities for economic growth and development.
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan's visit spotlights the negative impact of climate change, urging action to combat the growing threats to global trade and supply chains.
In Indonesia, Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno shares reflections on the global economy and the road to a better future – not for some, but for all.
New analysis highlights ways to better gauge global exports of hemp products, which is key to unlocking the crop’s economic and environmental benefits for developing nations.
The ocean crop can significantly improve sustainable livelihoods for small-scale farmers and harvesters and empower women in coastal communities, particularly in Asia and Africa.
The global energy transition offers mineral-rich countries the chance to bolster their industries and diversify their economies but also risks deepening their commodity dependence.
Factors beyond economic determinants are increasingly shaping investment decisions, sidelining smaller economies and hindering FDI-based development.
